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 Moderate-density area
- $55,426
- Median income Below-median income area
- $181,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bainbridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39819 (Bainbridge, GA) fell -7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 208.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39819 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, home to 11,282 residents across 402.9 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39819 reports a modest median household income of $55,426 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,696. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $181,600 (25% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $797; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Decatur County, so 39819 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bainbridge, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39819.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance 25
Finance and insurance
25 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 39819?
40.7
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,696
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39819 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Bainbridge, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,426 34th percentile higher than 34% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,868housing units
5,868
Total Housing Units
4,944
Occupied Units
924
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,600
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39819 vs 32352 →
ZIP 39819 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39819
Bainbridge (39819)
11,282 residents
- 32352
Quincy (32352)
6,638 residents
- 39815 1,686
Attapulgus (39815)
1,686 residents
- 39825 1,461
Brinson (39825)
1,461 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39819 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39819 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39825
Brinson (39825)
$65,254 median income
- 39819
Bainbridge (39819)
$55,426 median income
- 39815
Attapulgus (39815)
$45,800 median income
- 32352
Quincy (32352)
$42,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39819, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,282 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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