ZIP Code 39823 -- Blakely, GA

EARLY | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
9,012
Unknown
Median Income
$55,441
Home Value
$151,200
Median Rent
$800
Median Age
40.60
Diversity Index
54.40
Moderate
Cost of Living
59.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.3%

About ZIP Code 39823

ZIP code 39823 in Blakely, Georgia is a unknown area with a population of 9,012. The median household income is $55,441, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $151,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 59.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.60 years. Approximately 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in EARLY, GA.

Population & Age

Total Population
9,012
Median Age
40.60
Male Population
4,286
47.6%
Female Population
4,726
52.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
54.40 Moderate
White
40.1%
Black or African American
54.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Other Race
0.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,441
Mean Household Income
$71,566
Per Capita Income
$28,378
Below Poverty Line
24.9%

This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$151,200
Median Rent
$800
Total Housing Units
4,001
Occupied Units
3,462
Vacant Units
539
13.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1985
Owner Occupied
62.9%
Renter Occupied
37.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 62.9% Renter 37.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
3,833
Employment Rate
92.8%
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
84.7%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.4%

Cost of Living Index

59.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39823 is 40.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in EARLY

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39861 Jakin 873 $39,965
39841 Damascus 682 $66,500

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39823

ZIP code 39823 (Blakely, GA) has a total population of 9,012 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39823 is $55,441 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39823 is primarily located in Blakely, Georgia (GA). It falls within EARLY County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39823 is $151,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $800.

The median age in ZIP code 39823 is 40.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 39823 has a cost of living index of 59.07 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39823, 14.32% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.48% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39823 is 7.25%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.38% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.