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Baldwin County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Baldwin County, Georgia.
Population
43,642
Land area
259sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Baldwin County
Baldwin County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $54,403 a year, 30% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,900 (40% below Georgia) and median rent is $923 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Milledgeville (16,748) and Hardwick (3,402).
Local data for Baldwin County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwin County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,403
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$181,900
Prices -2.0% in a year
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,769), German Americans (2,377), Italian Americans (586).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,276
16,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,900
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$309M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
PPP loans
$59.3M
1,806 loans, 8,134 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$146K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Baldwin County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwin County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
254
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baldwin County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Baldwin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Baldwin County, GA?
- Milledgeville is the largest city or town in Baldwin County, with about 16,748 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Baldwin County?
- Baldwin County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31034, 31061, 31062.
- What is the population of Baldwin County, GA?
- About 43,642 people live in Baldwin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Baldwin County?
- Baldwin County borders Jones County, Putnam County, Washington County, Wilkinson County, Hancock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023