39851 ZIP Code – Fort Gaines, Georgia
ZIP code 39851 is a small ZIP code located in Fort Gaines, Georgia, within Clay County with a population of approximately 1,872 residents. At $32,331, the median household income here runs well below the Georgia average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $76,700, well below the national average, with 72.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $378 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (increasing).
At 7.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 24.4%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.8%, near the national average. The median age is 48.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 39836, 36373, 39824.
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ZIP 39851 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 39851 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,872 | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $76k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $378 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.8% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39836 – Coleman
- 36373 – Shorterville
- 39824 – Bluffton
- 36310 – Abbeville
- 39867 – Morris
- 39846 – Edison
- 39854 – Georgetown
- 39840 – Cuthbert
- 39823 – Blakely
- 36317 – Clopton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39836 | COLEMAN | 539 | $43,208 |
| 36373 | SHORTERVILLE | 435 | $31,188 |
| 39824 | BLUFFTON | 588 | $45,043 |
| 36310 | ABBEVILLE | 6,071 | $38,514 |
| 39867 | MORRIS | 327 | $47,292 |