Brinson, GA · standard

ZIP Code 39825

Decatur County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,461
6/sq mi
$65,254
Median income
$138,900
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brinson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 243.5 square miles in Brinson, Decatur County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,461 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 39825 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39825 sits at $65,254 (7% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,957. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $138,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Decatur County, so you can benchmark 39825 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 39825, Brinson, 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

1,461

Population

243.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39825?

32.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 19.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$65,254

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$23,957

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39825 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,254 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

751

Total Housing Units

626

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$138,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 39825, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,255,000.

13

Businesses

58

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 38.5%
Wholesale trade 3 23.1%

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 39825 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39825 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39825 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39825 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39859 Iron City, GA 1,281 6.5 mi
39817 Bainbridge, GA 10,894 8.5 mi
39819 Bainbridge, GA 11,282 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39825 in?
ZIP code 39825 (Brinson) is located in Decatur County, Georgia. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39825?
ZIP code 39825 in Brinson, GA has a population of 1,461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39825?
The median household income in ZIP 39825 is $65,254, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39825?
The median home value in ZIP 39825 is $138,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39825 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39825?
ZIP code 39825 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39825?
In ZIP code 39825, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 39825?
In ZIP code 39825, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39825 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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