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Bowdon, GA
City in Carroll County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30108.
Population
2,006
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
590
ZIP codes
1
Bowdon and its ZIP codes
Bowdon at a glance
- Bowdon is about 3.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,337, 16% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (45% below Georgia) and median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for Bowdon, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowdon, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,337
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (140), German Americans (78), Scottish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Bowdon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,551
46,150 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$732M
FY 2026, $6,140 per person
PPP loans
$9.6M
159 loans, 1,151 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bowdon, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowdon, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowdon, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bowdon
1 in or overlapping Bowdon. Population shown
Cities near Bowdon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ranburne, ALTown | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Graham, ALCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.9 |
| Mount ZionCity | 8 mi | 9.7 |
| EphesusCity | 9.1 mi | 3.7 |
| RoopvilleTown | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CarrolltonCity | 11 mi | 23.1 |
| WacoCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| TallapoosaCity | 13 mi | 10 |
| BremenCity | 13 mi | 10.7 |
| Woodland, ALTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| CentralhatcheeTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Morrison Crossroads, ALCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Fruithurst, ALTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| BuchananCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| TempleCity | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| Heflin, ALCity | 19 mi | 16.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowdon, GA in?
- Bowdon is in Carroll County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bowdon, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowdon include 30108.
- What is the population of Bowdon, GA?
- About 2,006 people live in Bowdon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowdon?
- Nearby places include Ranburne, AL (4.8 mi), Graham, AL (7 mi), Mount Zion (8 mi), Ephesus (9.1 mi), Roopville (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023