39842 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39842 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39842 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39842 is 3.3%.
| Population | 7,737 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,941 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,237 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $455,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.56% |
39842 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,498 | 32.81% |
| Black | 4,680 | 61.47% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 247 | 3.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39842 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 57 | 4.85% |
| Black | 1,095 | 93.11% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 270 | 7.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 255 | 7.12% |
| High School Diploma | 1,674 | 46.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 3.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 325 | 9.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 588 | 16.43% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 5.11% |
| Masters Degree | 107 | 2.99% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.11% |