Winder Georgia Map

About Winder, Georgia

Winder is a locality in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 19,437. The population density is 487.6 people per km². Winder is located at 33.9926°N, 83.7202°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30680.

Winder unfolds across rolling Georgia terrain, where the Piedmont's verdant embrace begins to soften into gentler swells. It lies 15.5 miles east of Lawrenceville, GA (from Lawrenceville, GA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Braselton. The sky here, especially at the cusp of evening, can hold a bruised, amethyst quality, bleeding into the deep greens of pine and the sun-bleached gold of dormant fields. Streetlights begin to prick the deepening twilight, casting pools of warm light that spill onto sidewalks where the air, even in summer, carries a faint, earthy coolness. The land breathes with a quiet resilience, a landscape that has seen seasons turn countless times, each leaving its subtle mark on the contours of the earth. Originally a hub for the Gainesville Midland Railroad, Winder’s story is deeply entwined with the iron horse that brought commerce and connection. The legacy of its agricultural roots, particularly cotton and later poultry, still whispers through the local economy, though newer industries have taken hold, diversifying the town's pulse. The Barrow County Courthouse, a stately presence, stands as a testament to enduring community structure, while the quiet hum of everyday life continues along its main thoroughfares. Winder’s character is one of steady progress, a place where the past informs the present without dominating it, a quiet strength found in its enduring spirit.

About This Winder Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winder, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.99261, -83.720171. 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 Winder and Barrow County.

Detailed location data for Winder includes the ZIP code (30680), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Barrow County (Winder), and school district assignment (Barrow County 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 Winder is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.