Blakely, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39823
Early County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,550
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,441
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blakely pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39823 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39823 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blakely, Early County, Georgia, home to 8,550 residents across 909.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39823 reports a modest median household income of $55,441 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,378. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,200 (37% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 62.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Georgia and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39823.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blakely, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39823.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39823, Blakely, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,550
Population
909.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39823?
40.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,441
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,378
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39823 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Blakely, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,441 34th percentile higher than 34% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,001housing units
4,001
Total Housing Units
3,462
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 39823, employing approximately 1,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,194,000.
163
Businesses
1,685
Employees
$76.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 22.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 11 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39823, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,550 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39823 in?
ZIP code 39823 (Blakely) is located in Early County, Georgia. Early County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/early-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39823?
ZIP code 39823 in Blakely, GA has a population of 8,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39823?
The median household income in ZIP 39823 is $55,441, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39823?
The median home value in ZIP 39823 is $151,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39823 is African American at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39823?
ZIP code 39823 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39823 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (19), Finance and insurance (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39823?
In ZIP code 39823, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39823 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39823?
In ZIP code 39823, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39823 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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