City

Baconton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Georgia

👥3,050Population
💰$58,297Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 47.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White40.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black47.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1%)
HS Graduate482 (26.4%)
Some College261 (14.3%)
Associates549 (30.1%)
Bachelors143 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree372 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 30.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates30.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,297 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units1,364
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Baconton, GA

Baconton is a city in Georgia, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,050 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Baconton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,297 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Baconton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baconton is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.6%.

Baconton, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Baconton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31716 3,050 $58,297 $124,200 $792 5.9% 28.2% 83.5%