Jefferson Georgia Map

About Jefferson, Georgia

Jefferson is a locality in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 14,990. The population density is 239.2 people per km². Jefferson is located at 34.1171°N, 83.5724°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30549.

Jefferson, Georgia, unfolds with a quiet dignity, its landscape a gentle swell of red clay earth that hints at the rolling Piedmont terrain reaching further afield. It lies 15.5 miles north-west of Athens, GA (from Athens, GA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Commerce. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the scent of sun-baked pine needles and the faintest whisper of distant honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the broad porches of older homes. Oak trees, some bearing the scars of countless seasons, stand sentinel along the main thoroughfares, their branches forming a dappled canopy that shifts and dances with the breeze, casting moving patterns on the sidewalks below. The character of Jefferson is less about dramatic pronouncements and more about a steady, unassuming presence, a place where the pace of life seems to align with the slow drift of clouds across an expansive sky. This corner of Jackson County carries the echoes of an agrarian past, where cotton fields once stretched to the horizon and the rhythm of the seasons dictated the lives of its inhabitants. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, the economy of Jefferson has diversified, embracing light manufacturing and a growing service sector that caters to its expanding population. The town’s historical roots are visible in the well-maintained Victorian architecture that graces its downtown square, a testament to generations of builders and residents who have shaped its enduring appeal. The courthouse, a solid, reassuring presence at the heart of the community, stands as a silent witness to the years, its stone façade absorbing the sunlight and reflecting a quiet resilience that defines Jefferson.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.117054, -83.572388. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jefferson and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (31569), telephone area code (912, 770, 678), county seat of Jackson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Jefferson City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.