Colquitt, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39837
Miller County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,166
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,596
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colquitt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39837 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, home to 6,166 residents across 734.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39837 reports a modest median household income of $52,596 (25% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,904. The poverty rate is 22.3%, 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 $121,000 (50% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $690; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Miller County, so 39837 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colquitt, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39837.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 39837, Colquitt, 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
6,166
Population
734.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39837?
43.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.2%
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?
$52,596
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,904
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39837 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Colquitt, 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)
$52,596 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,705housing units
2,705
Total Housing Units
2,370
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,000
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$690
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 134 business establishments in ZIP 39837, employing approximately 1,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,913,000.
134
Businesses
1,602
Employees
$78.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39837 vs 39841 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39841 | Damascus, GA | 878 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39837, 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 (6,166 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 39837 in?
ZIP code 39837 (Colquitt) is located in Miller County, Georgia. Miller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miller-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39837?
ZIP code 39837 in Colquitt, GA has a population of 6,166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39837?
The median household income in ZIP 39837 is $52,596, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39837?
The median home value in ZIP 39837 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39837 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39837?
ZIP code 39837 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39837 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39837?
In ZIP code 39837, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 39837?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39837 is 23.1 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 39837?
In ZIP code 39837, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39837 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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