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Bainbridge, GA
City in Decatur County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 39817.
Population
14,404
Land area
20.5sq mi
People per sq mi
703
ZIP codes
1
Bainbridge and its ZIP codes
Bainbridge at a glance
- Bainbridge is about 3.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 93rd most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $45,422 a year, 41% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,700 (42% below Georgia) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Bainbridge, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bainbridge, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,422
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (741), German Americans (513), Mexican Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Bainbridge.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,727
8,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $6,326 per person
PPP loans
$23.33M
580 loans, 2,729 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bainbridge, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bainbridge, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bainbridge, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Bainbridge
1 in or overlapping Bainbridge. Population shown
Cities near Bainbridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClimaxCity | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| BrinsonTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| FacevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| AttapulgusCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| WhighamCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Iron CityTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CalvaryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| DonalsonvilleCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| Chattahoochee, FLCity | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| ColquittCity | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| Havana, FLTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| CairoCity | 23 mi | 9.8 |
| Gretna, FLCity | 24 mi | 8.6 |
| Quincy, FLCity | 24 mi | 11.6 |
| Sneads, FLTown | 25 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bainbridge, GA in?
- Bainbridge is in Decatur County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bainbridge, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bainbridge include 39817.
- What is the population of Bainbridge, GA?
- About 14,404 people live in Bainbridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bainbridge?
- Nearby places include Climax (9 mi), Brinson (11 mi), Faceville (11 mi), Attapulgus (12 mi), Boykin (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023