| ZIP Code | 39837 |
|---|---|
| City | Colquitt |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Baker County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 159 ft |
| Latitude | 31.152104 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.677706 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 87 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,323 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 386 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 543 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 546 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 805 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,365 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,800 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $695/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,848 |
| Vacant Units | 385 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,848 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 385 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 39837 is located in Colquitt, Georgia, within Baker County. With a population of 5,994, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 39837 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,365 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 39837 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $695 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 39837 is majority White (64.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 39837 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 39837 in Colquitt, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,994 residents, a median household income of $59,365, and a median home value of $118,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.