39819 ZIP Code — Bainbridge, GA

Decatur County, Georgia

ZIP code 39819 is located in Bainbridge, Georgia, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 150.06 square miles and serves a population of 12,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39819

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $43,494. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,106

population

150.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bainbridge	Acceptable
Bainbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39825 Brinson (8.9 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (10.9 mi) 39815 Attapulgus (11.6 mi) 32352 Quincy (12.1 mi) 32324 Chattahoochee (12.6 mi) 32332 Gretna (12.9 mi) 39859 Iron City (13 mi) 39834 Climax (14.6 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (16.8 mi) 32460 Sneads (17 mi) 32442 Grand Ridge (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,106
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	150.06 sq mi
Water area	8.61 sq mi
Latitude	30.8017
Longitude	-84.6698
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,106

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$43,494

Median household income

$26,600

Per capita income

$157,400

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

55.7%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,577

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

242

Under 5

263

303

5–9

330

533

10–14

582

518

15–19

565

475

20–24

517

472

25–34

514

977

35–44

1,065

604

45–54

658

255

55–59

279

320

60–64

348

603

65–74

658

289

75–84

315

201

85+

220

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,798	23.1%
18 and over	9,308	76.9%
65 and over	2,286	18.9%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.8%

Black or African American 40.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 3.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,929	46.8%
Black or African American	5,116	40.4%
Hispanic or Latino	559	4.4%
Other race	474	3.7%
Two or more races	417	3.3%
Asian	107	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	63	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$43,494

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,400
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	55.7%
Renter occupied	44.3%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.6%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	89.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,708	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	211	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	852	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,704	38.1%
Households with children under 18	1,263	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,616	36.1%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	39.5%
Married	42.3%	37.6%
Separated	4.7%	2.6%
Widowed	5.7%	13.3%
Divorced	8.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	240	8.8%
Kindergarten	169	6.2%
Elementary school	1,434	52.6%
High school	615	22.6%
College / grad school	267	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 8.5%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	545	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,601	95.8%
Spanish	257	2.2%
Other Indo-European	244	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,675	96.4%
Born in same state	11,658	96.3%
Born in different state	8,459	69.9%
Foreign born	17	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	431	3.6%
Not a US citizen	291	67.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,253	10.4%
Arab	693	5.7%
Italian	410	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	83	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	79.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39819

What city is ZIP code 39819 in?

ZIP code 39819 is primarily assigned to Bainbridge, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39819 in?

ZIP code 39819 falls within Decatur County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39819?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39819 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39819 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39819?

The median home value in ZIP code 39819 is $157,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39819?

The median household income in ZIP code 39819 is $43,494, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39819 in?

ZIP code 39819 observes the EST timezone.