39824 ZIP Code — Bluffton, GA

Clay County, Georgia

ZIP code 39824 is located in Bluffton, Georgia, within Clay County. It covers approximately 41.23 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39824

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,043. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39824 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

588

population

41.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bluffton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39836 Coleman (8.9 mi) 39846 Edison (9.6 mi) 39851 Fort Gaines (9.6 mi) 39813 Arlington (11.6 mi) 39823 Blakely (11.6 mi) 36373 Shorterville (12.8 mi) 39840 Cuthbert (17.3 mi) 39866 Morgan (17.4 mi) 39841 Damascus (17.9 mi) 36310 Abbeville (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	41.23 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	31.5528
Longitude	-84.9147
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	72.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	3.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$45,043

Median household income

$20,204

Per capita income

$55,800

Median home value

$577

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

26.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	34.0%
18 and over	388	66.0%
65 and over	112	19.0%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.4%

Black or African American 30.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	408	69.4%
Black or African American	179	30.4%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	72.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	3.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 31.0%

$35k–$50k 30.0%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	31.0%
$35k–$50k	30.0%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$45,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.3%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,800
Median rent / month	$577
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	36.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	57.1%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	101	48.1%
Female householder, no spouse	39	18.6%
Households with children under 18	57	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	32.9%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	49.3%
Married	39.2%	36.4%
Separated	1.0%	5.3%
Widowed	9.6%	0.0%
Divorced	1.7%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 31.5%

HS graduate 20.8%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.4%
Kindergarten	16	6.5%
Elementary school	52	21.2%
High school	114	46.5%
College / grad school	57	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.6%

Construction 18.8%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Public administration 10.1%

Other services 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Retail trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	45.1%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	20.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	3.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	43.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	29.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	570	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	569	96.8%
Born in same state	569	96.8%
Born in different state	491	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	3.2%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	215	36.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39824

What city is ZIP code 39824 in?

ZIP code 39824 is primarily assigned to Bluffton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39824 in?

ZIP code 39824 falls within Early County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 39824 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 39824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 39824 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39824?

The median home value in ZIP code 39824 is $55,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39824?

Health data for ZIP code 39824 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39824 in?

ZIP code 39824 observes the EST timezone.