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Randolph County
Cuthbert, GA
39840
39840 ZIP Code — Cuthbert, GA
Randolph County, Georgia
ZIP code 39840 is located in
Cuthbert ,
Georgia ,
within Randolph County .
It covers approximately 222.85 square miles and serves a population of
4,543 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 39840
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,900. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $22,224. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (22%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 39840 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,543
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
243
Geography
Land area
222.85 sq mi
Water area
1.17 sq mi
Latitude
31.7757
Longitude
-84.7792
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
84.7%
78.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
11.9%
17.2%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.4%
4.5%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$22,224
Median household income
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,220 26.9% 18 and over 3,323 73.1% 65 and over 951 20.9% Median age 37.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
67.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 3,173 67.3% White 1,172 24.8% Hispanic or Latino 174 3.7% Two or more races 138 2.9% Other race 49 1% Asian 11 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
84.7%
78.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
11.9%
17.2%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.4%
4.5%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.2% $10k–$15k 17.9% $15k–$25k 29.6% $25k–$35k 13.7% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 1.0% $100k–$150k 5.5% $150k–$200k 1.7% Median income $22,224
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $73,900 Median rent / month $536 Owner occupied 43.1% Renter occupied 56.9% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 53.5% Large apartment buildings 5.9% Mobile homes 11.6% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 12.4% 1990–1999 21.9% 1980–1989 14.8% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 8.2% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 12.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 22.1% 2 bedrooms 18.9% 3 bedrooms 46.8% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 21.6% 1 vehicle 37.3% 2 vehicles 30.1% 3 or more 11.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.7% Electricity 84.6% Propane / LP gas 5.5% Wood 0.3% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 428 22.3% Cohabiting couple 67 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 432 22.5% Female householder, no spouse 989 51.6% Households with children under 18 659 34.4% Households with seniors (65+) 692 36.1% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.1% 35.5% Married 32.2% 24.3% Separated 0.6% 8.3% Widowed 6.2% 11.6% Divorced 11.0% 20.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.8% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 2.4% Kindergarten 151 9.9% Elementary school 624 40.9% High school 303 19.9% College / grad school 410 26.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Public administration
16.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Professional & management
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.2% Service 31.2% Sales & office 13.4% Natural resources & construction 10.7% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.2% Government 25.8% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.9% Carpool 22.9% Public transit 0.8% Walk 2.8% Work from home 2.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.2% Retirement income 8.6% Supplemental Security 9.7% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 46.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.0% High blood pressure 51.3% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 21.5% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 6.9% Asthma 12.6% Arthritis 35.0% Kidney disease 5.5% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.9% Binge drinking 10.8% No physical activity 41.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.9% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 31.3% Poor mental health 18.5% Poor physical health 18.1% No health insurance 28.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.4% Visited dentist 39.7% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 33.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 148 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.4% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 14.8% 65 and over 39.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.2% Public insurance 65.4% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,293 94.5% Spanish 30 0.7% Other Indo-European 19 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 11 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,486 98.7% Born in same state 4,486 98.7% Born in different state 3,698 81.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 57 1.3% Not a US citizen 46 80.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 525 11.6% French 298 6.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 116 2.6% Polish 43 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39840
What city is ZIP code 39840 in?
ZIP code 39840 is primarily assigned to Cuthbert, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 39840 in?
ZIP code 39840 falls within Randolph County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39840?
29% of residents in ZIP code 39840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 39840 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 39840 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39840?
13% 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 39840?
Health data for ZIP code 39840 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 39840 in?
ZIP code 39840 observes the EST timezone.
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