Jackson Georgia Map

About Jackson, Georgia

Jackson is a locality in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,557. The population density is 353.0 people per km². Jackson is located at 33.2924°N, 83.9678°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jackson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31601, 30233.

Jackson occupies a landscape defined by the deep, iron-rich hues of red-clay soil and the persistent, creeping reach of kudzu vines that soften the edges of the horizon. It lies 1.3 miles south-southeast of Valdosta, GA (from Valdosta, GA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-southwest of Bemiss. The terrain rolls with a measured, deliberate cadence, broken by the dense stands of longleaf pine that filter the afternoon light into long, amber needles of shadow. Only a mile from the center, Mud Swamp carves a quiet, murky path through the lowlands, its waters reflecting the heavy, humid sky that settles over the region. Further afield, the landscape rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Kennedy Hill, a reminder of the subtle shifts in elevation that characterize this inland territory.

History in Jackson remains anchored to the architecture of the courthouse square, where the civic life of the region continues to circulate with a steady, predictable gravity. The local economy persists as a blend of traditional agricultural heritage and the modern demands of a changing interior, with the influence of peach and pecan harvests still marking the passage of the seasons. Residents often find respite in the quiet green space of Payton Park, a local fixture that serves as a communal anchor amidst the broader reach of the piedmont. Even as the pace of life accelerates, Jackson maintains a distinct character, grounded in the slow, persistent work of the earth and the enduring legacy of those who have cultivated this soil for generations.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.292359, -83.967846. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (31601, 30233), telephone area code (229, 404, 470, 678), county seat of Lowndes County (Valdosta), and school district assignment (Butts County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.