39837 ZIP Code — Colquitt, GA

Miller County, Georgia

ZIP code 39837 is located in Colquitt, Georgia, within Miller County. It covers approximately 288.00 square miles and serves a population of 6,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39837

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,145. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,172

population

288.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colquitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39841 Damascus (13.3 mi) 39859 Iron City (13.8 mi) 39825 Brinson (16.6 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (17 mi) 39861 Jakin (17.5 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (17.8 mi) 39870 Newton (19 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	6,172
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	288.00 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	31.1509
Longitude	-84.7207
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	51.0%	51.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,172

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$56,145

Median household income

$29,312

Per capita income

$117,000

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

2,105

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

195

115

5–9

125

252

10–14

272

175

15–19

189

198

20–24

213

248

25–34

268

397

35–44

428

295

45–54

319

268

55–59

289

200

60–64

216

357

65–74

385

189

75–84

204

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,368	22.2%
18 and over	4,804	77.8%
65 and over	1,330	21.5%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.8%

Black or African American 29.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,982	62.8%
Black or African American	1,855	29.3%
Two or more races	216	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	166	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	1.1%
Asian	36	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$56,145

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,000
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	87.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,196	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	169	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	405	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	806	31.3%
Households with children under 18	756	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	929	36.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	28.3%
Married	56.3%	44.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.9%
Widowed	5.2%	11.0%
Divorced	10.6%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	3.0%
Kindergarten	53	4.6%
Elementary school	624	53.9%
High school	329	28.4%
College / grad school	117	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Retail trade 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Professional & management 4.9%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,797	93.9%
Spanish	70	1.2%
Other Indo-European	68	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,071	98.4%
Born in same state	6,071	98.4%
Born in different state	4,745	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.6%
Not a US citizen	7	6.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	760	12.3%
French	568	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	304	4.9%
Polish	22	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39837

What city is ZIP code 39837 in?

ZIP code 39837 is primarily assigned to Colquitt, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39837 in?

ZIP code 39837 falls within Miller County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39837?

21% of residents in ZIP code 39837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39837 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 39837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39837?

The median home value in ZIP code 39837 is $117,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39837?

Health data for ZIP code 39837 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39837 in?

ZIP code 39837 observes the EST timezone.