PlainZIP

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
$41,536
Median income
$102,700
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,052. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 27.1%. Housing costs here run $102,700 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging $918 a month; 87.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 39854 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 39854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39854.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39854?

59.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 44.5%
African American 51.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$26,052

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

27.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39854 ranks nationally

Georgetown, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,536 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,930

Total Housing Units

1,149

Occupied Units

781

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$102,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39867 Morris, GA 321 7.0 mi

Related Areas

Quitman County Georgetown, GA Georgia

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.

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