39886 ZIP Code — Shellman, GA

Randolph County, Georgia

ZIP code 39886 is located in Shellman, Georgia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 105.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39886

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 $94,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $32,708. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39886 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.

1,300

population

105.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shellman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39842 Dawson (10.5 mi) 39840 Cuthbert (10.5 mi) 39866 Morgan (13.3 mi) 39877 Parrott (13.9 mi) 39846 Edison (14.5 mi) 39862 Leary (15.6 mi) 39836 Coleman (15.9 mi) 39826 Bronwood (17.2 mi) 31832 Weston (17.4 mi) 39813 Arlington (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,300
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	243

Geography
Land area	105.37 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	31.7300
Longitude	-84.6084
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	63.4%	78.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	17.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	4.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	0.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,300

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$32,708

Median household income

$22,645

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

443

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	25.2%
18 and over	973	74.8%
65 and over	195	15.0%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51%

White 39.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	682	51%
White	528	39.5%
Two or more races	52	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.8%
Other race	38	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	78.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	17.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	4.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	0.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$32,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 43.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.6%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	30.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	154	34.8%
Female householder, no spouse	147	33.2%
Households with children under 18	137	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	36.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	36.5%
Married	26.2%	30.5%
Separated	6.2%	9.6%
Widowed	2.7%	13.0%
Divorced	9.8%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	14	4.7%
Elementary school	130	43.2%
High school	111	36.9%
College / grad school	35	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.7%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 8.1%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Public administration 3.1%

Professional & management 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 38.5%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	25.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	16.5%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,221	93.9%
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)	1,300	100.0%
Born in same state	1,300	100.0%
Born in different state	1,046	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	154	11.8%
French	32	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39886

What city is ZIP code 39886 in?

ZIP code 39886 is primarily assigned to Shellman, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39886 in?

ZIP code 39886 falls within Randolph County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39886?

32% of residents in ZIP code 39886 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39886?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39886?

Health data for ZIP code 39886 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39886 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39886 in?

ZIP code 39886 observes the EST timezone.