Welcome to Jenkinsburg ...
The town of Jenkinsburg is located in Butts County<1>.
The location of Jenkinsburg has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Jenkinsburg, you might consider that their post office opened in 1884.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Jenkinsburg has a population of 376 people<3> (see below for details).
Jenkinsburg is 760 feet [232 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Jenkinsburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Jenkinsburg: (470)<5>, (678) and (770).
The ZIP code for Jenkinsburg: 30234<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Jenkinsburg had an population of 376 people. This is an increase of 1.62% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Jenkinsburg had a population of 370 people. This makes Jenkinsburg the county's 3rd most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Jenkinsburg.
Communities near Jenkinsburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jenkinsburg.
- Stockbridge North
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockbridge North have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockbridge North
- Stockbridge North is located in Henry County
- Estimated population in 2019: 29,904 people
- McDonough
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDonough have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDonough
- McDonough is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,582 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McDonough <7>
- Griffin
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
- Griffin is located in Spalding County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,665 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Griffin <7>
- Locust Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Locust Grove is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,091 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Locust Grove <7>
- Hampton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
- Hampton is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,184 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <7>
- Lovejoy
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovejoy
- Lovejoy is located in Clayton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,512 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lovejoy <7>
- Whitehouse
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
- Whitehouse is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 6,792 people
- Barnesville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnesville
- Barnesville is located in Lamar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,669 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnesville <7>
- Jackson
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
- Jackson is located in Butts County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,332 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jackson <7>
- Oakwood Manor
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Manor
- Oakwood Manor is located in Henry County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,156 people
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 Jenkinsburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jenkinsburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jenkinsburg. 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 Jenkinsburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jenkinsburg. See our Newspapers Page for Jenkinsburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jenkinsburg ...
Looking for more information about Jenkinsburg? 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 Jenkinsburg, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Jenkinsburg.
Adding Jenkinsburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Jenkinsburg 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 Jenkinsburg was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Jenkinsburg post office opened in 1884.
We also found Jenkinsburg on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Jenkinsburg.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jenkinsburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Butts County: www.buttscounty.org/
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 Butts, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Jenkinsburg. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jenkinsburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Of the area codes for Jenkinsburg, area code (470, 678) is an overlay. |
| <6> | 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 town (such as Jenkinsburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jenkinsburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |