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Bainbridge, GA · standard

ZIP Code 39817

Decatur County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,894
29/sq mi
$53,065
Median income
$159,800
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bainbridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39817 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 380.9 square miles in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,894 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39817 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39817 sits at $53,065 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $22,730. The poverty rate stands at 29.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39817 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Decatur County, so you can benchmark 39817 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 39817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39817.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39817, Bainbridge, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,894

Population

380.9

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39817?

35.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 45.5%
African American 49.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,065

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$22,730

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39817 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,065 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,989

Total Housing Units

3,789

Occupied Units

1,200

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%
Renter 45.6%

$159,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39817 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.4% 136
2020 +10.1% 150
2021 +10.5% 165
2022 +13.6% 188
2024 — 221

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 39817, employing approximately 2,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,364,000.

234

Businesses

2,906

Employees

$149.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 18.4%
Manufacturing 25 10.7%
Construction 24 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.1%
Finance and insurance 17 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.6%
Information 5 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%
Utilities 3 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39817 vs 39825 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39825 Brinson, GA 1,461 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Decatur County

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Bainbridge, GA
Pop: 11,282
39834 standard
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Pop: 2,138
39815 standard
Attapulgus, GA
Pop: 1,686
39825 standard
Brinson, GA
Pop: 1,461

Related Areas

Decatur County Bainbridge, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39817 in? ▼
ZIP code 39817 (Bainbridge) is located in Decatur County, Georgia. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39817? ▼
ZIP code 39817 in Bainbridge, GA has a population of 10,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39817 is $53,065, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39817 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39817 is African American at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39817? ▼
ZIP code 39817 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 2,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39817? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39817 are: Retail trade (43), Manufacturing (25), Construction (24). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39817? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39817 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39817? ▼
In ZIP code 39817, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39817? ▼
In ZIP code 39817, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39817 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bainbridge, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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