Newton, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39870
Baker County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,238
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39870 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39870 covers 476.2 square miles in Newton, Baker County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,238 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39870 reports a modest median household income of $50,938 (28% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,182. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,600 (54% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $626; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. The page surfaces 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 39870 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 39870, Newton, 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
2,238
Population
476.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39870?
48.3
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
3.7%
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?
$50,938
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$27,182
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39870 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Newton, 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)
$50,938 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
893housing units
893
Total Housing Units
717
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$626
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 39870, employing approximately 241 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,153,000.
23
Businesses
241
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 17.4% |
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 39870 vs 31730 →
ZIP 39870 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31730
Camilla (31730)
9,682 residents
- 39870 2,238
Newton (39870)
2,238 residents
- 39862 1,326
Leary (39862)
1,326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31730
Camilla (31730)
$58,500 median income
- 39870
Newton (39870)
$50,938 median income
- 39862
Leary (39862)
$46,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39870 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39870, 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 (2,238 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39870 in?
ZIP code 39870 (Newton) is located in Baker County, Georgia. Baker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baker-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39870?
ZIP code 39870 in Newton, GA has a population of 2,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39870?
The median household income in ZIP 39870 is $50,938, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39870?
The median home value in ZIP 39870 is $109,600, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39870 is African American at 49.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39870?
ZIP code 39870 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39870?
In ZIP code 39870, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 39870?
In ZIP code 39870, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39870 is 25.1% 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 39870's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39870 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Newton, 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.