39842 ZIP Code – Dawson, Georgia
Located in Dawson, Georgia, ZIP code 39842 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Terrell County with a population of approximately 7,737 residents. The median household income of $39,907 is below the Georgia average and well below the national average. Median home values of $93,800 are well below the national average, with 58.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $711 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
At 9.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 36.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 40.5, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 39885, 39826, 39886.
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ZIP 39842 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 39842 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,737 | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $93k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $711 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.5% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39885 – Sasser
- 39826 – Bronwood
- 39886 – Shellman
- 39877 – Parrott
- 31787 – Smithville
- 39866 – Morgan
- 31832 – Weston
- 31763 – Leesburg
- 31707 – Albany
- 39840 – Cuthbert
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39885 | SASSER | 19 | Not provided |
| 39826 | BRONWOOD | 624 | $39,375 |
| 39886 | SHELLMAN | 1,300 | $32,708 |
| 39877 | PARROTT | 422 | $58,229 |
| 31787 | SMITHVILLE | 1,231 | $72,313 |