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Early County
Blakely, GA
39823
39823 ZIP Code — Blakely, GA
Early County, Georgia
ZIP code 39823 is located in
Blakely ,
Georgia ,
within Early County .
It covers approximately 347.65 square miles and serves a population of
8,626 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 39823
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $50,234. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 39823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,626
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
347.65 sq mi
Water area
3.11 sq mi
Latitude
31.3859
Longitude
-84.9397
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.4%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$50,234
Median household income
$135,400
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,110 24.5% 18 and over 6,516 75.5% 65 and over 1,596 18.5% Median age 40.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
54.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 4,748 54.3% White 3,731 42.6% Hispanic or Latino 125 1.4% Two or more races 115 1.3% Other race 32 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.4%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.7% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 14.2% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 19.5% $75k–$100k 12.5% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $50,234
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $135,400 Median rent / month $834 Owner occupied 65.4% Renter occupied 34.6% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 72.6% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 23.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 7.8% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 19.9% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 12.9% 1960–1969 16.0% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 20.8% 3 bedrooms 53.6% 4 bedrooms 19.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.9% 1 vehicle 32.9% 2 vehicles 24.5% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.3% Electricity 85.6% Propane / LP gas 2.8% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,379 43.5% Cohabiting couple 47 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 593 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 1,151 36.3% Households with children under 18 1,021 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,140 36.0% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.0% 31.1% Married 42.0% 42.0% Separated 1.8% 2.5% Widowed 6.4% 13.9% Divorced 7.9% 10.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.0%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.1% Bachelor's or higher 12.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 125 5.8% Kindergarten 40 1.9% Elementary school 894 41.8% High school 691 32.3% College / grad school 390 18.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Public administration
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Professional & management
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.0% Service 19.8% Sales & office 19.0% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 24.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.6% Government 27.0% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.1% Carpool 15.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 4.7% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
44.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.9% Retirement income 22.8% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 24.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 46.0% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 17.0% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 35.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.4% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 24.7% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 24.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 48.3% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 24.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 507 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 0.8% 18–64 years 12.8% 65 and over 39.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.4% Public insurance 43.9% No insurance 15.2% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,099 93.9% Spanish 6 0.1% Other Indo-European 6 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,571 99.4% Born in same state 8,555 99.2% Born in different state 6,986 81.0% Foreign born 16 0.2% Naturalized citizen 55 0.6% Not a US citizen 7 12.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 706 8.2% French 334 3.9% Italian 141 1.6%
Ancestry Count % English 9 0.1% Norwegian 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 69.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39823
What city is ZIP code 39823 in?
ZIP code 39823 is primarily assigned to Blakely, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 39823 in?
ZIP code 39823 falls within Early County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39823?
24% of residents in ZIP code 39823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39823?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 39823 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 39823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39823?
The median home value in ZIP code 39823 is $135,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 39823 in?
ZIP code 39823 observes the EST timezone.
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