39859 ZIP Code — Iron City, GA

Seminole County, Georgia

ZIP code 39859 is located in Iron City, Georgia, within Seminole County. It covers approximately 59.51 square miles and serves a population of 865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39859

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 $110,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39859 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

865

population

59.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iron City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39825 Brinson (4.1 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (6.5 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (12.7 mi) 39819 Bainbridge (13 mi) 39837 Colquitt (13.8 mi) 32423 Bascom (15.4 mi) 32460 Sneads (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	865
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	253

Geography
Land area	59.51 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	30.9596
Longitude	-84.7903
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	65.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	20.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

865

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$39,375

Median household income

$26,266

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

466

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	24.3%
18 and over	655	75.7%
65 and over	150	17.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Black or African American 14.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Two or more races 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	730	84%
Black or African American	123	14.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.5%
Other race	4	0.5%
Two or more races	3	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	65.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	20.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 15.6%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.6%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	17.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$39,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	30.1%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	29.9%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	95.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	48	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	121	35.0%
Households with children under 18	120	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	33.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	18.8%
Married	49.5%	41.3%
Separated	1.1%	14.0%
Widowed	5.3%	12.8%
Divorced	9.2%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	48.2%
High school	47	28.7%
College / grad school	31	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.1%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Retail trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 73.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	26.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	849	98.2%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	858	99.2%
Born in same state	854	98.7%
Born in different state	561	64.9%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.8%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	211	24.4%
French	71	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	4.2%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39859

What city is ZIP code 39859 in?

ZIP code 39859 is primarily assigned to Iron City, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39859 in?

ZIP code 39859 falls within Seminole County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39859?

28% of residents in ZIP code 39859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39859 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 39859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39859 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 39859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39859?

The median home value in ZIP code 39859 is $110,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 39859 in?

ZIP code 39859 observes the EST timezone.