Jefferson, GA land: flood and parcels
6,151 parcels
On the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll13,542
- In a FEMA flood zone4.5%special flood hazard area
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Our map has no zoning layer for Jefferson yet. Ask the city's or Jackson County's planning office which zoning applies to a parcel.
Around Jefferson
Parcels to start with
Flood zones and wetlands
People and new homes in Jefferson
- Population17,185July 2025 estimate, +28.3% since 2020
- Median household income$109,8282020–2024 average, ±$17,020
- New homes permitted922025, 81 single-family; 490 in 2021
- Permitted so far in 202671Jan–Aug, against 81 a year earlier
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Land in Jefferson by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building on record | 5,160 | 84% |
| Other or not coded | 665 | 11% |
| Institutional | 195 | 3.2% |
| Farm and timber | 131 | 2.1% |
131 farm and timber parcels cover 1,783 acres. County tax roll, as of Oct 2026; land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Jefferson is 0.55 acre (6,151 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll (DeKalb County's open layer publishes none, so its acres are the parcel outline's); where the roll and the outline disagree by more than three times, the parcel page names both. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
Land parcels in JeffersonFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 146 Shoreline Court 16.3 acres
- 16.1 acres of farm and timber land
- 16.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 15.6 acres of farm and timber land
- 15.3 acres of farm and timber land
- 1326 Brockton Road 15.0 acres
- 1310 Brockton Road 15.0 acres
- 609 Jett Roberts Road 14.8 acres
- 2143 Winder Highway 14.8 acres
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Nearby townsTowns around it
Questions about Jefferson landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Jefferson, GA?
6,151 parcels on the Jackson County tax roll (as of Oct 2026), covering 13,542 acres.
How much vacant land is in Jefferson, GA?
Jackson County's vacant-land class has not been through our aerial check yet, so we don't call any parcel here vacant land.
What is the typical lot size in Jefferson?
The median parcel is 0.55 acre, from 6,151 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Jefferson is in a flood zone?
4.5% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Sep 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Jefferson?
1.1% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Jefferson zoned?
Our map has no zoning layer for Jefferson yet. Ask the city's or Jackson County's planning office which zoning applies to a parcel.
Are there land prices for Jefferson?
No land prices for Jefferson yet. Area prices print only where Georgia's own price test passed for the county, and it has not for Jackson County.
How many people live in Jefferson?
About 17,185 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), +28.3% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Jefferson?
Building permits authorized 92 new housing units in 2025 and 71 from January to Aug 2026 (against 81 a year earlier) (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: Jackson County parcels: Jackson County Georgia GIS Department (layer as of Oct 2026). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
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About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
What Groundwork can price in Jefferson
Facts only: no price estimate on any parcel here.
Sources
Parcels: Jackson County parcels: Jackson County Georgia GIS Department (layer as of Oct 2026) (roll as of Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Sep 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); town limits: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line places; counted on our map built Oct 2026.