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Early County
Damascus, GA
39841
39841 ZIP Code — Damascus, GA
Early County, Georgia
ZIP code 39841 is located in
Damascus ,
Georgia ,
within Early County .
It covers approximately 72.26 square miles and serves a population of
831 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 39841
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($65,078) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 39841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
831
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
72.26 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
31.3428
Longitude
-84.7358
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
25.1%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
10.1%
1.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$65,078
Median household income
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 157 18.9% 18 and over 674 81.1% 65 and over 237 28.5% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
63.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 566 63.3% White 202 22.6% Hispanic or Latino 63 7% Other race 63 7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
25.1%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
10.1%
1.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 13.5% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 4.6% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 20.8% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 8.6% Median income $65,078
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $81,800 Median rent / month $439 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 29.7% Single-family detached 61.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 38.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 7.4% 1990–1999 23.0% 1980–1989 10.0% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 10.2% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 9.5% 1939 or earlier 11.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 51.5% 4 bedrooms 25.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.5% 1 vehicle 29.7% 2 vehicles 24.4% 3 or more 33.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.6% Electricity 83.8% Propane / LP gas 10.2% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 89 29.4% Cohabiting couple 4 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 48 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 162 53.5% Households with children under 18 77 25.4% Households with seniors (65+) 184 60.7% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 66.2% 27.4% Married 25.4% 35.2% Separated 0.0% 1.6% Widowed 4.5% 31.3% Divorced 3.9% 4.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.0% Bachelor's or higher 20.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 21.9% Kindergarten 2 1.2% Elementary school 52 30.8% High school 43 25.4% College / grad school 35 20.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.1% Service 12.2% Sales & office 22.4% Natural resources & construction 21.8% Production & transportation 23.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.3% Government 11.9% Self-employed 1.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.1% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 24.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.0% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 5.9% Food stamps / SNAP 32.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.4% High blood pressure 48.3% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 18.2% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 31.8% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 35.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.0% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 24.6% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 24.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.7% Visited dentist 48.6% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 24.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.0% Public insurance 48.3% No insurance 9.0% Uninsured under 19 3.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 753 90.6% Spanish 20 2.7% Other Indo-European 20 2.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 784 94.3% Born in same state 784 94.3% Born in different state 725 87.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 47 5.7% Not a US citizen 1 2.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 44 5.3% Italian 17 2%
Ancestry Count % French 7 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 56.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39841
What city is ZIP code 39841 in?
ZIP code 39841 is primarily assigned to Damascus, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 39841 in?
ZIP code 39841 falls within Early County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 39841 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 39841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 39841 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 39841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 39841 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 39841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39841?
The median home value in ZIP code 39841 is $81,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 39841 in?
ZIP code 39841 observes the EST timezone.
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