39870 ZIP Code — Newton, GA

Baker County, Georgia

ZIP code 39870 is located in Newton, Georgia, within Baker County. It covers approximately 183.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 39870

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,038. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39870 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.

1,865
population
183.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
39870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39870

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City Status
Newton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31730 Camilla (11 mi) 31779 Pelham (17 mi) 31721 Albany (17.7 mi) 39862 Leary (18.3 mi) 39841 Damascus (18.8 mi) 39837 Colquitt (19 mi) 31716 Baconton (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,865
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 183.70 sq mi
Water area 4.69 sq mi
Latitude 31.2665
Longitude -84.4297
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 912
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.9% 60.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 19.8% 19.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 19.3% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,865
Population
10
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$49,038
Median household income
$24,227
Per capita income
$128,600
Median home value
$582
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
711
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
29
71
5–9
62
75
10–14
65
85
15–19
74
94
20–24
82
53
25–34
45
85
35–44
74
187
45–54
162
63
55–59
55
39
60–64
33
143
65–74
123
50
75–84
43
21
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844623.9%
18 and over1,41976.1%
65 and over39821.3%
Median age45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%
Black or African American 37.2%
Asian 6.6%
Two or more races 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
GroupCount%
White93549.7%
Black or African American70037.2%
Asian1246.6%
Two or more races804.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native261.4%
Hispanic or Latino181%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.9% 60.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 19.8% 19.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 19.3% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%
Under $10k 22.2%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 17.1%
$75k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 8.9%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k22.2%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k11.3%
$100k–$150k8.9%
$150k–$200k8.6%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$49,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%
$50k–$100k 24.6%
$100k–$150k 24.0%
$150k–$200k 23.4%
$200k–$300k 10.3%
$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$128,600
Median rent / month$582
Owner occupied68.8%
Renter occupied31.3%
Vacant23.1%
Single-family detached74.4%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes20.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.2%
2000–200912.5%
1990–199916.0%
1980–198912.0%
1970–197910.6%
1960–196919.2%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier9.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom6.6%
2 bedrooms17.4%
3 bedrooms52.8%
4 bedrooms18.1%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.2%
1 vehicle17.5%
2 vehicles46.9%
3 or more28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.9%
Electricity76.8%
Propane / LP gas16.5%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26536.8%
Cohabiting couple10114.0%
Male householder, no spouse16522.9%
Female householder, no spouse18926.3%
Households with children under 1822130.7%
Households with seniors (65+)32144.6%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.6%34.3%
Married43.9%36.9%
Separated1.2%1.2%
Widowed1.3%9.9%
Divorced14.0%17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 37.4%
Some college, no degree 23.1%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 6.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.9%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool449.9%
Kindergarten153.4%
Elementary school16036.1%
High school19944.9%
College / grad school255.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Public administration 13.2%
Retail trade 12.9%
Professional & management 8.8%
Other services 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Construction 2.0%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service12.6%
Sales & office33.4%
Natural resources & construction10.1%
Production & transportation16.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.8%
Government19.5%
Self-employed11.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.7%
Carpool2.4%
Public transit3.3%
Walk0.6%
Work from home2.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.7

Poverty

All people 24.1%
Under 18 years 27.1%
18 and over 23.1%
Married-couple families 3.8%
Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.2%
Retirement income26.5%
Supplemental Security5.7%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP17.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.0%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke5.0%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking12.9%
No physical activity34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.8%
Depression20.2%
Fair or poor health23.9%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist48.1%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss24.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1057.4%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years9.5%
65 and over33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.1%
Public insurance45.0%
No insurance14.7%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,80296.6%
Spanish683.8%
Other Indo-European201.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages482.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,79596.2%
Born in same state1,71592.0%
Born in different state1,53182.1%
Foreign born804.3%
Naturalized citizen703.8%
Not a US citizen2637.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23712.7%
French703.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian663.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39870

What city is ZIP code 39870 in?

ZIP code 39870 is primarily assigned to Newton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39870 in?

ZIP code 39870 falls within Baker County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39870?

24% of residents in ZIP code 39870 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39870 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 39870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39870?

The median home value in ZIP code 39870 is $128,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39870?

Health data for ZIP code 39870 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39870 in?

ZIP code 39870 observes the EST timezone.

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