| ZIP Code | 39842 |
|---|---|
| City | Dawson |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 350 ft |
| Latitude | 31.754312 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.435527 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13273 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 35.0% ▲ 250% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.2% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.4% ▲ 93% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,655 (39.4%) |
| Some College | 680 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 994 (23.7%) |
| Bachelors | 253 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 551 (13.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,181 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,800 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $728/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,636 |
| Vacant Units | 774 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,636 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 774 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 39842 is located in Dawson, Georgia, within Calhoun County. With a population of 7,780, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 39842 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,181 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 39842 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $108,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $728 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.4%) and renters (47.6%). Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 39842 is majority Black (63.70%). Residents are less-educated — 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 35.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 39842 stands at 9.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 39842 in Dawson, GA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 7,780 residents, a median household income of $41,181, and a median home value of $108,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.