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Baker County, GA
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Baker County, Georgia.
Population
2,790
Land area
342sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Baker County
Baker County at a glance
- Baker County is 96% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,012 a year, 41% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Baker County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baker County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,012
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Vietnamese Americans (168), Irish Americans (158), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,484
454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.4M
FY 2026, $11,597 per person
PPP loans
$2.4M
119 loans, 291 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,393
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Baker County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baker County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
168
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baker County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
22.9%
U.S. 12.1% +10.8 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Baker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Baker County, GA?
- Newton is the largest city or town in Baker County, with about 479 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Baker County?
- Baker County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39870.
- What is the population of Baker County, GA?
- About 2,790 people live in Baker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Baker County?
- Baker County borders Dougherty County, Decatur County, Mitchell County, Early County, Miller County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023