Georgetown, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39854
Quitman County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,592
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,536
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39854 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39854 covers 336.6 square miles in Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,592 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39854 reports a modest median household income of $41,536 (41% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,052. Unemployment is 27.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,700 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $918; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. The page surfaces 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 39854 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 39854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39854.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 39854, Georgetown, 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
2,592
Population
336.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39854?
59.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,536
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$26,052
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39854 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Georgetown, 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)
$41,536 7th percentile higher than 7% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,930housing units
1,930
Total Housing Units
1,149
Occupied Units
781
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$918
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 39854, employing approximately 136 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,608,000.
31
Businesses
136
Employees
$4.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 29.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 19.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 12.9% |
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 39854 vs 39867 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39867 | Morris, GA | 321 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39854, 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 (2,592 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 39854 in?
ZIP code 39854 (Georgetown) is located in Quitman County, Georgia. Quitman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/quitman-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39854?
ZIP code 39854 in Georgetown, GA has a population of 2,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39854?
The median household income in ZIP 39854 is $41,536, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39854?
The median home value in ZIP 39854 is $102,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39854 is African American at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39854?
ZIP code 39854 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39854 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39854?
In ZIP code 39854, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 39854?
In ZIP code 39854, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39854 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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