39826 ZIP Code — Bronwood, GA

Terrell County, Georgia

ZIP code 39826 is located in Bronwood, Georgia, within Terrell County. It covers approximately 33.68 square miles and serves a population of 624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($39,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 39826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

624

population

33.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bronwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39842 Dawson (6.7 mi) 31787 Smithville (8.6 mi) 39877 Parrott (12.3 mi) 31763 Leesburg (12.9 mi) 31780 Plains (13.8 mi) 31832 Weston (17 mi) 31707 Albany (17.1 mi) 39886 Shellman (17.2 mi) 31719 Americus (17.4 mi) 31709 Americus (18.6 mi) 31701 Albany (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	624
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	273

Geography
Land area	33.68 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	31.8133
Longitude	-84.3333
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	69.4%	61.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	11.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

624

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$39,375

Median household income

$33,694

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

10.8%

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	153	24.5%
18 and over	471	75.5%
65 and over	197	31.6%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%

Black or African American 33%

Asian 17%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	309	49.5%
Black or African American	206	33%
Asian	106	17%
Two or more races	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	61.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	11.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 25.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	25.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$39,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	28.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	30.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	74	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	114	41.5%
Households with children under 18	71	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	54.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	25.4%
Married	48.8%	29.8%
Separated	10.1%	8.5%
Widowed	5.1%	23.1%
Divorced	17.1%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	24.8%
High school	84	67.2%
College / grad school	9	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.0%

Retail trade 18.0%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Other services 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Construction 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	54.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	607	97.3%
Spanish	35	5.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	5.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	612	98.1%
Born in same state	579	92.8%
Born in different state	515	82.5%
Foreign born	33	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	14.4%
French	38	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	3.7%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39826

What city is ZIP code 39826 in?

ZIP code 39826 is primarily assigned to Bronwood, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39826 in?

ZIP code 39826 falls within Terrell County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 39826 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 39826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39826 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 39826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39826?

11% 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 39826?

15% of residents in ZIP code 39826 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39826 in?

ZIP code 39826 observes the EST timezone.