ZIP Code 39846

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Edison · Calhoun County · Georgia

Population
2,440

11/sq mi

Median income
$36,661

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,700

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 40.2

Land area
223.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 39846 in Edison, Georgia has a population of 2,440. The median household income is $36,661, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $65,700, 76% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.9 square miles in Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,440 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 39846 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39846 sits at $36,661 (48% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $19,937. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $65,700 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $446 per month, and 50.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 39846 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 39846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39846.

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 39846, Edison, 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

2,440

Population

223.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39846?

40.2

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 27.8%
African American 62.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$36,661

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$19,937

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

833

Total Housing Units

663

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$65,700

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$446

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 39846, employing approximately 318 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,842,000.

30

Businesses

318

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 36.7%
Construction 5 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%

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 39846 vs 39866 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39866 Morgan, GA 2,122 8.5 mi
39813 Arlington, GA 2,110 10.7 mi
39836 Coleman, GA 461 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39846 in?
ZIP code 39846 (Edison) is located in Calhoun County, Georgia. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39846?
ZIP code 39846 in Edison, GA has a population of 2,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39846?
The median household income in ZIP 39846 is $36,661, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39846?
The median home value in ZIP 39846 is $65,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39846 is African American at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39846?
ZIP code 39846 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39846 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39846?
In ZIP code 39846, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 39846?
In ZIP code 39846, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39846 is 30.7% 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 Edison, 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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