ZIP Code 39824

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Bluffton · Clay County · Georgia

Population
544

4/sq mi

Median income
$49,353

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$58,900

▼ 79% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.6%

Median age 39.8

Land area
147.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 39824 in Bluffton, Georgia has a population of 544. The median household income is $49,353, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $58,900, 79% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.0 square miles in Bluffton, Clay County, Georgia. The area is home to 544 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39824 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39824 sits at $49,353 (30% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,945. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $58,900 (76% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 39824 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39824, Bluffton, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

544

Population

147.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39824?

39.8

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 25.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,353

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$29,945

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$58,900

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

1997

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 39824, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,479,000.

5

Businesses

172

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39851 Fort Gaines, GA 2,388 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39824 in?
ZIP code 39824 (Bluffton) is located in Clay County, Georgia. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39824?
ZIP code 39824 in Bluffton, GA has a population of 544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39824?
The median household income in ZIP 39824 is $49,353, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39824?
The median home value in ZIP 39824 is $58,900, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39824 is White at 74.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39824?
ZIP code 39824 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39824?
In ZIP code 39824, 37.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39824?
In ZIP code 39824, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39824 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bluffton, GA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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