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Bemiss, GA

Census-designated place in Lowndes County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31605.

Population

9,201

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,189

ZIP codes

1

Bemiss and its ZIP codes

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Bemiss at a glance

  • Bemiss is about 6.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • It is the 119th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
  • Households here earn a median of $92,842 a year, 20% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,400 (28% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,417 a month.

Local data for Bemiss, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bemiss, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$92,842

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$217,400

Median rent

$1,417/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

33.2%

Median age

31.1

Average commute

22.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (756), German Americans (650), Puerto Ricans (585).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lowndes County. PPP loans are for Bemiss.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,032

49,349 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,701

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$851M

FY 2026, $7,194 per person

PPP loans

$17.2M

639 loans, 2,350 jobs reported

Lowndes County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bemiss, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.8%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bemiss, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

652

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

329

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 40°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bemiss, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Bemiss

1 in or overlapping Bemiss. Population shown

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Cities near Bemiss

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Moody AFBCensus-designated place3.6 mi4
ValdostaCity6.4 mi36
RemertonCity7.2 mi0.2
HahiraCity9.3 mi3.1
NaylorCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.8
Ray CityCity10 mi1.1
LakelandCity12 mi3.1
CecilCity12 mi1
DasherTown13 mi4.6
StocktonCensus-designated place14 mi1.1
MorvenCity16 mi1.7
AdelCity17 mi8.9
ClyattvilleCensus-designated place17 mi2.3
Lake ParkCity17 mi1.6
NashvilleCity19 mi5.1
SparksTown20 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bemiss, GA in?
Bemiss is in Lowndes County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Bemiss, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bemiss include 31605.
What is the population of Bemiss, GA?
About 9,201 people live in Bemiss, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bemiss?
Nearby places include Moody AFB (3.6 mi), Valdosta (6.4 mi), Remerton (7.2 mi), Hahira (9.3 mi), Naylor (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023