PlainZIP

Edison, GA · standard

ZIP Code 39846

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

2,440
11/sq mi
$36,661
Median income
$65,700
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39846 covers 223.9 square miles in Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,440 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 39846 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Calhoun County, letting you compare 39846 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 39846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edison, GA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,440

Population

223.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 39846 ranks nationally

Edison, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,661 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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 39846 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 39846 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39846 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 39846 ranks #2 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
39866 Morgan, GA 2,122 8.5 mi
39813 Arlington, GA 2,110 10.7 mi
39836 Coleman, GA 461 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

39866 standard
Morgan, GA
Pop: 2,122
39813 standard
Arlington, GA
Pop: 2,110
39862 standard
Leary, GA
Pop: 1,326

Related Areas

Calhoun County Edison, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.