39834 ZIP Code — Climax, GA

Decatur County, Georgia

ZIP code 39834 is located in Climax, Georgia, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 121.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39834

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,625. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,251

population

121.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Climax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39897 Whigham (7.2 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (8.3 mi) 39815 Attapulgus (9.9 mi) 39828 Cairo (14.4 mi) 39819 Bainbridge (14.6 mi) 39827 Cairo (15.4 mi) 39825 Brinson (18 mi) 32352 Quincy (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,251
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	121.85 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	30.8921
Longitude	-84.4477
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	63.1%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,251

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$50,625

Median household income

$32,183

Per capita income

$94,100

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

780

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

112

5–9

111

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

153

243

35–44

240

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	593	26.3%
18 and over	1,658	73.7%
65 and over	382	17.0%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Other race 14.6%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,687	63.9%
Hispanic or Latino	388	14.7%
Other race	385	14.6%
Black or African American	173	6.6%
Two or more races	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,100
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	387	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	70	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	66	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	198	27.5%
Households with children under 18	276	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	39.0%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	19.8%
Married	66.8%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	2.1%	7.4%
Divorced	15.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.9%
Kindergarten	59	15.9%
Elementary school	242	65.2%
High school	59	15.9%
College / grad school	4	1.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Professional & management 18.7%

Retail trade 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Construction 8.8%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 60.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	5.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,025	90.0%
Spanish	23	1.1%
Other Indo-European	22	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,967	87.4%
Born in same state	1,964	87.3%
Born in different state	1,464	65.0%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	284	12.6%
Not a US citizen	15	5.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	383	17%
Italian	128	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	5.1%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	68.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39834

What city is ZIP code 39834 in?

ZIP code 39834 is primarily assigned to Climax, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39834 in?

ZIP code 39834 falls within Decatur County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39834?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39834 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 39834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39834?

The median home value in ZIP code 39834 is $94,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 39834?

ZIP code 39834 has an estimated population of 2,251 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39834 in?

ZIP code 39834 observes the EST timezone.