39862 ZIP Code — Leary, GA

Calhoun County, Georgia

ZIP code 39862 is located in Leary, Georgia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 146.19 square miles and serves a population of 856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39862

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39862 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

856

population

146.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39866 Morgan (7.3 mi) 31721 Albany (12 mi) 39813 Arlington (14.8 mi) 39846 Edison (15.1 mi) 39886 Shellman (15.6 mi) 31707 Albany (16.6 mi) 39870 Newton (18.3 mi) 39842 Dawson (18.8 mi) 39841 Damascus (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	856
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	146.19 sq mi
Water area	2.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.5249
Longitude	-84.4983
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	55.4%	59.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	28.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	10.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

856

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$46,333

Median household income

$34,863

Per capita income

$94,000

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

26.8%

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

107

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	122	14.3%
18 and over	734	85.7%
65 and over	307	35.9%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.1%

Black or African American 45.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	417	47.1%
Black or African American	404	45.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29	3.3%
Two or more races	23	2.6%
Other race	12	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	59.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	28.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	10.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$46,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,000
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	87.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	78	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	138	35.8%
Households with children under 18	75	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	61.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.6%	10.6%
Married	67.2%	60.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	15.0%
Divorced	11.6%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.6%
Elementary school	94	56.0%
High school	4	2.4%
College / grad school	54	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.0%

Public administration 20.7%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 5.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	838	97.9%
Spanish	12	1.4%
Other Indo-European	12	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	841	98.2%
Born in same state	838	97.9%
Born in different state	650	75.9%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.8%
Not a US citizen	3	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	251	29.3%
French	86	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	1.6%
English	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39862

What city is ZIP code 39862 in?

ZIP code 39862 is primarily assigned to Leary, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39862 in?

ZIP code 39862 falls within Calhoun County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 39862 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 39862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39862 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 39862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39862?

The median home value in ZIP code 39862 is $94,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39862?

Health data for ZIP code 39862 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39862 in?

ZIP code 39862 observes the EST timezone.