Donalsonville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39845
Seminole County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,871
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,130
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Donalsonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39845 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39845 (Donalsonville, GA) fell -13.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 39845 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia, home to 7,871 residents across 507.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39845 reports a modest median household income of $50,130 (29% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,380. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,800 (50% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Seminole County, so 39845 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 39845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Donalsonville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39845.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 15
Finance and insurance
15 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 39845, Donalsonville, 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
7,871
Population
507.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39845?
45.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$50,130
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$30,380
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39845 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Donalsonville, 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)
$50,130 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
4,697housing units
4,697
Total Housing Units
3,501
Occupied Units
1,196
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,800
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$874
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 175 business establishments in ZIP 39845, employing approximately 1,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,303,000.
175
Businesses
1,691
Employees
$76.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 39845 vs 39859 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39859 | Iron City, GA | 1,281 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39845, 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 (7,871 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 39845 in?
ZIP code 39845 (Donalsonville) is located in Seminole County, Georgia. Seminole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seminole-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39845?
ZIP code 39845 in Donalsonville, GA has a population of 7,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39845?
The median household income in ZIP 39845 is $50,130, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39845?
The median home value in ZIP 39845 is $119,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39845 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39845?
ZIP code 39845 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39845 are: Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39845?
In ZIP code 39845, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 39845?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39845 is 24.4 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 39845?
In ZIP code 39845, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39845 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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