39836 ZIP Code — Coleman, GA

Randolph County, Georgia

ZIP code 39836 is located in Coleman, Georgia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 72.18 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39836

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $43,208. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 25 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 obesity (46%), diabetes (23%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

539

population

72.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coleman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39840 Cuthbert (8.7 mi) 39824 Bluffton (8.9 mi) 39851 Fort Gaines (9.8 mi) 39846 Edison (10.7 mi) 39886 Shellman (15.9 mi) 39813 Arlington (16 mi) 39866 Morgan (17.6 mi) 39854 Georgetown (18.6 mi) 36373 Shorterville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	539
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	243

Geography
Land area	72.18 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.6763
Longitude	-84.8711
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	27.0%	78.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	56.8%	17.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	4.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

539

Population

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$43,208

Median household income

$19,940

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.2%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

20.4%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	11.5%
18 and over	477	88.5%
65 and over	102	18.9%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.2%

Black or African American 35.8%

Group	Count	%
White	346	64.2%
Black or African American	193	35.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	78.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	56.8%	17.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	4.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 39.2%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	39.2%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
Median income	$43,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.7%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.2%
Renter occupied	36.8%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	67	39.2%
Female householder, no spouse	14	8.2%
Households with children under 18	59	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	37.4%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	64.5%
Married	28.8%	24.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.2%	5.6%
Divorced	10.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 40.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	43.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	27	56.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 38.4%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Public administration 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.6%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	46.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.2%
High blood pressure	54.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	23.3%
Heart disease	12.8%
Stroke	7.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	6.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	42.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	19.7%
No health insurance	25.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	41.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	32.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.0%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	24.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	498	92.4%
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)	539	100.0%
Born in same state	539	100.0%
Born in different state	507	94.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	279	51.8%
Italian	14	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39836

What city is ZIP code 39836 in?

ZIP code 39836 is primarily assigned to Coleman, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39836 in?

ZIP code 39836 falls within Randolph County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39836?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39836?

Health data for ZIP code 39836 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39836 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39836?

The median household income in ZIP code 39836 is $43,208, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39836 in?

ZIP code 39836 observes the EST timezone.