Welcome to Colbert ...
The city of Colbert is located in Madison County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Colbert, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Colbert has a population of 588 people<2> (see below for details).
Colbert is 760 feet [232 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Colbert lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Colbert: (706) & (762)<4>
The ZIP code for Colbert: 30628<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Colbert had an population of 588 people. This is a decrease of 0.68% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Colbert had a population of 592 people. This makes Colbert the county's 2nd most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Colbert.
Communities Also Named Colbert ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Colbert - they are located in Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Colbert.
Communities near Colbert ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Colbert.
- Athens
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
- Athens is located in Clarke County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <6>
- Dalton
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton
- Dalton is located in Madison County
- Estimated population in 2019: 33,665 people
- Chamberlin
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamberlin have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlin
- Chamberlin is located in Clarke County
- Estimated population in 2019: 30,307 people
- Commerce
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commerce
- Commerce is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,328 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Commerce <6>
- Cumberland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
- Cumberland is located in Oconee County
- Estimated population in 2019: 6,547 people
- Madison Springs
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison Springs
- Madison Springs is located in Madison County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,210 people
- Former name for Madison Springs:
- Alexanderville
- Cleveland Station
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cleveland Station have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland Station
- Cleveland Station is located in Clarke County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,165 people
- Watkinsville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkinsville
- Watkinsville is located in Oconee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,962 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Watkinsville <6>
- Royston
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royston
- Royston is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,562 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royston <6>
- Arcade
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Colbert. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Colbert.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Colbert. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Colbert.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Colbert. See our Newspapers Page for Colbert.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Colbert ...
Looking for more information about Colbert? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Colbert, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Colbert.
Adding Colbert to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Colbert in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Colbert was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Colbert post office opened in 1902.
We also found Colbert on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1904.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Colbert.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Colbert. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Madison County: www.madisonco.us/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Madison, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Colbert. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Colbert - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (762) is an overlay for area code (706). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Colbert). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Colbert or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |