39854 ZIP Code — Georgetown, GA

Quitman County, Georgia

ZIP code 39854 is located in Georgetown, Georgia, within Quitman County. It covers approximately 114.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39854

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 $86,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,769. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 31 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 diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39854 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,372

population

114.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Georgetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36027 Eufaula (11.1 mi) 31815 Lumpkin (11.4 mi) 39840 Cuthbert (17.1 mi) 31821 Omaha (17.4 mi) 39851 Fort Gaines (18.3 mi) 39836 Coleman (18.6 mi) 36871 Pittsview (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,372
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	239

Geography
Land area	114.65 sq mi
Water area	9.33 sq mi
Latitude	31.9130
Longitude	-85.0208
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	64.3%	65.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	25.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,372

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$40,769

Median household income

$22,440

Per capita income

$86,500

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

20.5%

Unemployment

1,685

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

154

20–24

138

117

25–34

104

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

128

60–64

114

227

65–74

204

168

75–84

150

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	252	10.6%
18 and over	2,120	89.4%
65 and over	844	35.6%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.8%

White 44.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,209	49.8%
White	1,082	44.6%
Two or more races	81	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	55	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	65.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	25.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$40,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,500
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	44.5%
Single-family detached	44.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	62.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.2%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	229	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	299	29.1%
Households with children under 18	108	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	621	60.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	26.6%
Married	56.7%	43.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.0%
Widowed	8.0%	17.6%
Divorced	9.0%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	8.2%
Kindergarten	34	13.9%
Elementary school	124	50.6%
High school	28	11.4%
College / grad school	39	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.1%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Public administration 14.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 32.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 44.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	46.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	234	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,299	96.9%
Spanish	45	2.0%
Other Indo-European	45	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,336	98.5%
Born in same state	2,336	98.5%
Born in different state	1,448	61.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.5%
Not a US citizen	20	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	414	17.5%
Italian	164	6.9%
French	159	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	2.5%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39854

What city is ZIP code 39854 in?

ZIP code 39854 is primarily assigned to Georgetown, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39854 in?

ZIP code 39854 falls within Quitman County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 39854 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 39854 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39854 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 39854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39854?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39854?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39854 in?

ZIP code 39854 observes the EST timezone.