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
$50,130
Median income
$119,800
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 39845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 507.8 square miles in Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,871 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 39845 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39845 sits at $50,130 (29% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,380. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $119,800 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $874 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Seminole County, so you can benchmark 39845 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 39845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39845.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 39845, Donalsonville, 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

7,871

Population

507.8

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39845?

45.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 34.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$30,380

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39845 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,130 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,697

Total Housing Units

3,501

Occupied Units

1,196

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$119,800

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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

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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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