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Bainbridge, GA · standard

ZIP Code 39819

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

11,282
28/sq mi
$55,426
Median income
$181,600
Median home value
19.9%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39819 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 402.9 square miles in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia. The area is home to 11,282 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 39819 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39819 sits at $55,426 (21% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,696. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $181,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39819 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Decatur County, so you can benchmark 39819 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 39819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39819.

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 39819, 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

11,282

Population

402.9

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39819?

40.7

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.9%
African American 41.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$55,426

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,696

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39819 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,426 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,868

Total Housing Units

4,944

Occupied Units

924

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$181,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1981

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

-7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39819 have decreased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 151
2021 +7.3% 162
2022 +12.6% 183
2023 +23.7% 226
2024 -7.9% 208

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 309 business establishments in ZIP 39819, employing approximately 3,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,030,000.

309

Businesses

3,729

Employees

$146.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 67 21.7%
Health care and social assistance 39 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 38 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 28 9.1%
Finance and insurance 25 8.1%
Construction 20 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.5%
Wholesale trade 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39819 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39819 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39819 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39819 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32352 Quincy, FL 6,638 9.8 mi
39815 Attapulgus, GA 1,686 9.2 mi
39825 Brinson, GA 1,461 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Decatur County

39817 standard
Bainbridge, GA
Pop: 10,894
39834 standard
Climax, GA
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 39819 in? ▼
ZIP code 39819 (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 39819? ▼
ZIP code 39819 in Bainbridge, GA has a population of 11,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39819? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39819 is $55,426, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39819? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39819 is $181,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39819? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39819 is White at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39819? ▼
ZIP code 39819 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 3,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39819? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39819 are: Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (39), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39819? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39819 decreased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 39819? ▼
In ZIP code 39819, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 39819? ▼
In ZIP code 39819, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39819? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39819 is 16.2% 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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