Decatur County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 7 ZIP codes · 5 cities
7
ZIP codes
29,038
population (2021)
+4.3%
pop change since 2010
13087
FIPS code
Decatur County ZIP code map
About Decatur County
Decatur County is located in Georgia and contains 7 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 29,038 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.3% from 27,842 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Decatur County is 13087.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 29,038 |
| 2010 population | 27,842 |
| Change | +4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13087 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Decatur County
ZIP codes for Decatur County, GA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39815 | Attapulgus | Decatur | View map |
| 39817 | Bainbridge | Decatur | View map |
| 39818 | Bainbridge | Decatur | View map |
| 39819 | Bainbridge | Decatur | View map |
| 39825 | Brinson | Decatur | View map |
| 39834 | Climax | Decatur | View map |
| 39852 | Fowlstown | Decatur | View map |
Demographics & statistics
28,852
Population
38.4
Median age
$47,349
Median household income
$24,906
Per capita income
$120,680
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
67.9%
Home ownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
8,867
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
980
Under 5
950
913
5–9
885
1,115
10–14
1,082
1,006
15–19
975
927
20–24
899
1,708
25–34
1,656
2,082
35–44
2,019
1,556
45–54
1,508
917
55–59
890
984
60–64
955
1,420
65–74
1,377
660
75–84
639
380
85+
369
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,062 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,790 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,845 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Black or African American
38.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
3.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,101 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 11,610 | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,328 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 1,126 | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 781 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
13.8%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $47,349 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.8%
$50k–$100k
29.0%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,680 |
| Median rent / month | $839 |
| Owner occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter occupied | 32.1% |
| Vacant | 20.9% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 28.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.7% |
| Electricity | 90.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,384 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 589 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,752 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,494 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,262 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,438 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 26.9% |
| Married | 47.8% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 455 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 521 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,922 | 47.2% |
| High school | 1,578 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 545 | 8.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Retail trade
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
6.7%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.2% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
23.8%
Under 18 years
36.2%
18 and over
20.4%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
48.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 33.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 24.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 46.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 23.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,171 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.3% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,922 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 392 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 378 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,948 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 27,837 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,285 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 111 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 904 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 368 | 29.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,247 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2,049 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 1,129 | 3.9% |
| English | 113 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.3% |
| Internet access | 78.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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