Jakin, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39861
Early County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,003
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,965
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jakin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39861 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jakin, Early County, Georgia, home to just 1,003 residents across 137.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39861 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,965 (43% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,929. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,800 (49% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $658; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Early County, so 39861 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 39861, Jakin, 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
1,003
Population
137.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39861?
50.4
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
0.1%
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?
$39,965
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$31,929
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39861 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Jakin, 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)
$39,965 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
509housing units
509
Total Housing Units
409
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,800
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$658
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 39861, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $637,000.
10
Businesses
26
Employees
$637K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 40.0% |
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 39861 vs 36343 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36343 | Gordon, AL | 1,579 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39861, 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 (1,003 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Early County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39861 in?
ZIP code 39861 (Jakin) is located in Early County, Georgia. Early County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/early-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39861?
ZIP code 39861 in Jakin, GA has a population of 1,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39861?
The median household income in ZIP 39861 is $39,965, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39861?
The median home value in ZIP 39861 is $123,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39861 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39861?
ZIP code 39861 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39861?
In ZIP code 39861, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39861?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39861 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39861?
In ZIP code 39861, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39861 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39861's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39861 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Jakin, GA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.