Bainbridge, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Bainbridge is a small incorporated city in Decatur County, Georgia. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 12,081, sits at 30.905°N, 84.573°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Georgia, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Bainbridge, GA?

What is the population of Bainbridge, GA?

Bainbridge has an estimated population of 12,081. That makes it the 106th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Bainbridge is roughly 7.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Georgia with a similar population include Clarkston (12,637), Jesup (12,198), Folkston (12,001), Cordele (11,719), Scottdale (11,568). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Bainbridge differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Bainbridge?

Bainbridge has about 650 people per square mile (251 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 58% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Bainbridge use?

The postal data lists 3 ZIP codes for Bainbridge: 39819, 39817, 39818. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Bainbridge in?

Bainbridge is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Marianna, FL, about 39 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Bainbridge located in Georgia?

Bainbridge lies in the southwestern part of Georgia, at 30.905° north latitude and 84.573° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 198 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Quincy, FL, roughly 23 miles to the south, which shows how near Bainbridge is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Tallahassee, FL, 36 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Bainbridge, GA?

The closest listed place to Bainbridge is Cairo, GA, 21.9 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Bainbridge in?

Bainbridge is in Decatur County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13087. The county contains 4 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Attapulgus (425), Climax (262), Brinson (202). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Bainbridge from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Bainbridge is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 198 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,975 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Bainbridge?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Bainbridge: Bainbridge, OH (3,326), Bainbridge, PA (1,520), Bainbridge, IN (746). When you search for Bainbridge, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Bainbridge?

If you are weighing Bainbridge, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.