ZIP Code 39854

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Georgetown · Quitman County · Georgia

Population
2,592

8/sq mi

Median income
$41,536

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$102,700

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 59

Land area
336.6 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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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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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