PlainZIP

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
$50,938
Median income
$109,600
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,182. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.1%. The typical home here is valued at $109,600 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $626 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 39870 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page, for a geography-aware comparison.

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39870?

48.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 45.2%
African American 49.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$27,182

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39870 ranks nationally

Newton, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,938 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

893

Total Housing Units

717

Occupied Units

176

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$109,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31730 Camilla, GA 9,682 10.6 mi
39862 Leary, GA 1,326 11.3 mi

Related Areas

Baker County Newton, GA Georgia

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.

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