39897 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 39897 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39897 is White. The current unemployment level in 39897 is 3.3%.
| Population | 3,358 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,337 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,211 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $353,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.3% |
39897 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,845 | 74.48% |
| Black | 641 | 16.78% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 7.72% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39897 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 314 | 77.53% |
| Black | 57 | 14.07% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 6.91% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39897 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 200 | 10.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 141 | 7.24% |
| High School Diploma | 865 | 44.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 24 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 163 | 8.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 227 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 9.03% |
| Masters Degree | 149 | 7.65% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.15% |
