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Early County
Jakin, GA
39861
39861 ZIP Code — Jakin, GA
Early County, Georgia
ZIP code 39861 is located in
Jakin ,
Georgia ,
within Early County .
It covers approximately 61.68 square miles and serves a population of
997 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 39861
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $45,263. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 39861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Jakin
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
997
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
61.68 sq mi
Water area
0.37 sq mi
Latitude
31.1783
Longitude
-85.0143
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.4%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.7%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,263
Median household income
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 248 24.9% 18 and over 749 75.1% 65 and over 156 15.6% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
21.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 673 67.3% Black or African American 215 21.5% Two or more races 99 9.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.3% Other race 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.4%
65.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
21.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.7%
11.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 14.5% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 29.0% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 5.1% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $45,263
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,700 Median rent / month $752 Owner occupied 74.9% Renter occupied 25.1% Vacant 26.3% Single-family detached 49.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 14.1% 1990–1999 22.9% 1980–1989 23.8% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 4.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 22.1% 3 bedrooms 59.9% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.7% 1 vehicle 34.6% 2 vehicles 22.6% 3 or more 33.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.8% Electricity 84.6% Propane / LP gas 4.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 142 32.7% Cohabiting couple 21 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 102 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 169 38.9% Households with children under 18 91 21.0% Households with seniors (65+) 123 28.3% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.8% 26.2% Married 39.0% 36.9% Separated 4.2% 0.0% Widowed 13.5% 3.4% Divorced 14.4% 33.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 12.7% Kindergarten 19 7.8% Elementary school 140 57.1% High school 26 10.6% College / grad school 29 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Professional & management
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Public administration
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 9.0% Sales & office 34.2% Natural resources & construction 11.8% Production & transportation 13.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.3% Government 13.1% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.7% Carpool 13.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.1% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 6.7% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 12.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 46.2% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 17.4% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.6% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 36.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 25.2% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 16.1% No health insurance 23.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 48.2% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 25.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.4% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 11.8% 65 and over 27.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 35.2% No insurance 25.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 937 94.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 994 99.7% Born in same state 994 99.7% Born in different state 673 67.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.3% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 239 24% Italian 83 8.3% French 65 6.5%
Ancestry Count % English 8 0.8% German 6 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 73.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39861
What city is ZIP code 39861 in?
ZIP code 39861 is primarily assigned to Jakin, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 39861 in?
ZIP code 39861 falls within Early County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39861?
16% of residents in ZIP code 39861 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39861?
The median home value in ZIP code 39861 is $96,700.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39861?
Health data for ZIP code 39861 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39861?
The median household income in ZIP code 39861 is $45,263, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39861 in?
ZIP code 39861 observes the EST timezone.
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