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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
$39,965
Median income
$123,800
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,929. Local economic indicators show a 11.3% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $123,800 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $658 monthly, and 84.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Early County, so you can benchmark 39861 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 39861?

50.4

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 24.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$31,929

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39861 ranks nationally

Jakin, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,965 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

509

Total Housing Units

409

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$123,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
36343 Gordon, AL 1,579 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Early County

39823 standard
Blakely, GA
Pop: 8,550

Related Areas

Early County Jakin, GA Georgia

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.

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