ZIP Code 39854
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Georgetown · Quitman County · Georgia
- Population
- 2,592
- Median income
- $41,536
- Median home value
- $102,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.1%
- Land area
- 336.6 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 63% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 59
New York
ZIP code 39854 in Georgetown, Georgia has a population of 2,592. The median household income is $41,536, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $102,700, 63% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 336.6 square miles in Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,592 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 39854 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39854 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $102,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 39854 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 39854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,052
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 |
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Official Data Resources for Georgetown, 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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