ZIP Code 39870

ZIP code 39870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 476.2 square miles in Newton, Baker County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,238 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 39870 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39870 sits at $50,938 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,182. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $109,600 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $626 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 39870 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 →