ZIP Code 39886

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Shellman · Randolph County · Georgia

Population
1,616

5/sq mi

Median income
$35,395

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,500

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 42

Land area
316.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 39886 in Shellman, Georgia has a population of 1,616. The median household income is $35,395, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $99,500, 64% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39886 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 316.9 square miles in Shellman, Randolph County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,616 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 39886 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39886 sits at $35,395 (50% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,981. The poverty rate stands at 27.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.3%. On housing, the median home value is $99,500 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39886 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 39886 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39886, Shellman, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,616

Population

316.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39886?

42.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 48.2%
African American 44.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$35,395

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$23,981

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

662

Total Housing Units

540

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$99,500

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 39886, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,001,000.

25

Businesses

248

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 28.0%
Finance and insurance 3 12.0%

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
39840 Cuthbert, GA 5,726 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39886 in?
ZIP code 39886 (Shellman) is located in Randolph County, Georgia. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 39886?
ZIP code 39886 in Shellman, GA has a population of 1,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39886?
The median household income in ZIP 39886 is $35,395, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39886?
The median home value in ZIP 39886 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39886?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39886 is White at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39886?
ZIP code 39886 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39886?
In ZIP code 39886, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 39886?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39886 is 24.1 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 39886?
In ZIP code 39886, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39886?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39886 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Shellman, GA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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