39846 ZIP Code — Edison, GA

Calhoun County, Georgia

ZIP code 39846 is located in Edison, Georgia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 80.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39846

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $47,534. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39846 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.

1,714

population

80.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39813 Arlington (6.1 mi) 39866 Morgan (7.9 mi) 39824 Bluffton (9.6 mi) 39836 Coleman (10.7 mi) 39886 Shellman (14.5 mi) 39840 Cuthbert (15 mi) 39841 Damascus (15 mi) 39862 Leary (15.1 mi) 39823 Blakely (16.4 mi) 39851 Fort Gaines (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,714
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	80.27 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	31.5601
Longitude	-84.7518
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	63.6%	59.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	10.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,714

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$47,534

Median household income

$18,868

Per capita income

$68,800

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

16.8%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

140

20–24

25–34

122

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	441	25.7%
18 and over	1,273	74.3%
65 and over	353	20.6%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.4%

White 33.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Other race 7.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	954	51.4%
White	617	33.2%
Hispanic or Latino	143	7.7%
Other race	143	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	59.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	10.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 21.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	21.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$47,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 52.1%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,800
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	83.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	65	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	216	38.4%
Households with children under 18	224	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	35.5%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	43.6%
Married	36.9%	22.5%
Separated	1.6%	3.5%
Widowed	6.1%	15.5%
Divorced	8.3%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	16.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	152	34.5%
High school	181	41.1%
College / grad school	33	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Public administration 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Construction 3.1%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	36.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	38.5%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 35.9%

Under 18 years 61.9%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 48.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	40.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	29.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	41.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	32.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	63.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,600	93.3%
Spanish	67	4.2%
Other Indo-European	67	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,600	93.3%
Born in same state	1,600	93.3%
Born in different state	1,416	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	114	6.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	342	20%
Italian	14	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39846

What city is ZIP code 39846 in?

ZIP code 39846 is primarily assigned to Edison, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39846 in?

ZIP code 39846 falls within Calhoun County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39846?

36% of residents in ZIP code 39846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39846?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39846 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 39846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39846?

Health data for ZIP code 39846 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39846 in?

ZIP code 39846 observes the EST timezone.