ZIP Code 39861 -- Jakin, GA

EARLY | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • 84.35% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
873
Unknown
Median Income
$39,965
Home Value
$123,800
Median Rent
$658
Median Age
50.40
Diversity Index
52.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
48.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
9.0%

About ZIP Code 39861

ZIP code 39861 in Jakin, Georgia is a unknown area with a population of 873. The median household income is $39,965, which is This is 47% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $123,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 48.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 50.40 years. Approximately 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in EARLY, GA.

Population & Age

Total Population
873
Median Age
50.40
Male Population
379
43.4%
Female Population
494
56.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.00 Moderate
White
64.0%
Black or African American
24.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.1%
Other Race
0.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$39,965
Mean Household Income
$67,268
Per Capita Income
$31,929
Below Poverty Line
11.3%

This is 47% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$123,800
Median Rent
$658
Total Housing Units
509
Occupied Units
409
Vacant Units
100
19.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
84.4%
Renter Occupied
15.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.1x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.4% Renter 15.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
422
Employment Rate
91.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.3%
Carpool
16.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.3%

Cost of Living Index

48.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39861 is 51.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in EARLY

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39823 Blakely 9,012 $55,441
39841 Damascus 682 $66,500

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39861

ZIP code 39861 (Jakin, GA) has a total population of 873 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 50.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39861 is $39,965 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 47% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39861 is primarily located in Jakin, Georgia (GA). It falls within EARLY County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39861 is $123,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $658.

The median age in ZIP code 39861 is 50.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 39861 has a cost of living index of 48.46 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39861, 14.06% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.99% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39861 is 9.00%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.34% 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.