39825 ZIP Code — Brinson, GA

Decatur County, Georgia

ZIP code 39825 is located in Brinson, Georgia, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 93.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39825

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $136,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,669. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39825 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,026
population
93.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
39825 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39825

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City Status
Brinson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
39859 Iron City (4.1 mi) 39819 Bainbridge (8.9 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (9.1 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (10.4 mi) 32460 Sneads (15 mi) 39837 Colquitt (16.6 mi) 32423 Bascom (17.6 mi) 39834 Climax (18 mi) 32324 Chattahoochee (18.2 mi) 39815 Attapulgus (19.2 mi) 32442 Grand Ridge (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,026
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 93.26 sq mi
Water area 10.69 sq mi
Latitude 30.9114
Longitude -84.7499
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 229
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.4% 60.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 26.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 12.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 11.4% 1.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,026
Population
22
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$60,669
Median household income
$24,451
Per capita income
$136,100
Median home value
$974
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
646
Housing units
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
18
103
5–9
94
37
10–14
33
93
15–19
85
101
20–24
93
84
25–34
76
76
35–44
70
220
45–54
201
43
55–59
40
61
60–64
56
125
65–74
113
61
75–84
56
36
85+
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843221.3%
18 and over1,59478.7%
65 and over42320.9%
Median age46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Black or African American 3.6%
Two or more races 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,87492.5%
Black or African American733.6%
Two or more races733.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.4% 60.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 26.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 12.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 11.4% 1.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 29.1%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k29.1%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k13.6%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$60,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%
$50k–$100k 31.8%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 16.0%
$200k–$300k 16.4%
$300k–$500k 9.1%
$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,100
Median rent / month$974
Owner occupied70.1%
Renter occupied29.9%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached52.6%
Large apartment buildings2.8%
Mobile homes44.7%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later5.7%
2010–201922.5%
2000–20098.9%
1990–199914.8%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197912.1%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19490.1%
1939 or earlier4.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.8%
2 bedrooms8.0%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms32.0%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle19.3%
2 vehicles39.8%
3 or more39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.1%
Electricity95.4%
Propane / LP gas1.2%
No fuel used3.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50269.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse375.1%
Female householder, no spouse18325.3%
Households with children under 1822831.6%
Households with seniors (65+)32645.2%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.6%14.4%
Married55.8%61.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%12.2%
Divorced9.7%12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 8.4%
HS graduate 46.7%
Some college, no degree 25.8%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.3%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7815.9%
Kindergarten408.1%
Elementary school15631.8%
High school16233.0%
College / grad school5511.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%
Public administration 16.1%
Retail trade 13.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Education & healthcare 8.6%
Other services 5.0%
Agriculture & mining 4.8%
Construction 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Information 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Professional & management 1.6%
Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.7%
Service15.0%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation35.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government21.0%
Self-employed6.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.8%
Carpool6.8%
Public transit0.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.8%
Other means13.3%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 17.0%
Under 18 years 15.7%
18 and over 17.3%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 61.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income20.5%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP19.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure40.5%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health20.1%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.7%
Visited dentist49.7%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1237.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.2%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years12.3%
65 and over31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.8%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance13.6%
Uninsured under 196.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,98998.2%
Spanish20.1%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,01299.3%
Born in same state1,98397.9%
Born in different state1,57277.6%
Foreign born291.4%
Naturalized citizen140.7%
Not a US citizen214.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French35517.5%
Italian28013.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab1577.7%
Irish10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39825

What city is ZIP code 39825 in?

ZIP code 39825 is primarily assigned to Brinson, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39825 in?

ZIP code 39825 falls within Decatur County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39825?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39825?

17% of residents in ZIP code 39825 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39825 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39825?

The median home value in ZIP code 39825 is $136,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 39825 in?

ZIP code 39825 observes the EST timezone.

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