| ZIP Code | 39862 |
|---|---|
| City | Leary |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Baker County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 216 ft |
| Latitude | 31.459371 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.517381 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.6 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 221 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 20 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 110 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 232 (37.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,500 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,000 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $822/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 528 |
| Vacant Units | 144 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 528 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 144 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 39862 is located in Leary, Georgia, within Baker County. With a population of 789, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.6 years. Economically, 39862 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 39862 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $822 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 39862 is majority White (51.58%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.1%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 39862 in Leary, GA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 789 residents, a median household income of $46,500, and a median home value of $112,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.