39815 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39815, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39815 is a zip code in Decatur County, Georgia, which covers Attapulgus CCD and Climax, with a total population of 1,599 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 39815 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39815.

The estimated population of people living in 39815 is 1,599, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39815 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,599
 -8.84% -21.96%
2020
1,754
 -5.09% -
2019
1,848
 -1.55% -
2018
1,877
 -8.39% -
2017
2,049
 - -

Population of 39815 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39815 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30.6%
20.2%
 +51.49%
Black/African American
50.8%
65.6%
 -22.56%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16.8%
13.3%
 +26.32%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1%
 +80.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39815 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 39815 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39815 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39815 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 +8.38% 37.6 +3.01% 36 +6.51%
2020 34.6 -12.41% 36.5 +4.89% 33.8 -19.52%
2019 39.5 +12.22% 34.8 +14.1% 42 +4.74%
2018 35.2 -0.28% 30.5 +0.66% 40.1 +6.65%
2017 35.3 - 30.3 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 39815 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 39815 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 120 -59.77% 96 +14.05% 57 103
10 to 19 233 -16.36% 210 -40.94% 193 87
20 to 29 154 -27.28% 98 19.3% 100 73
30 to 39 86 +88.97% 143 -13.18% 134 123
40 to 49 137 -35.3% 117 -53.13% 90 52
50 to 59 99 +49.65% 198 -36.11% 151 133
60 to 69 92 3.71% 74 -65% 89 36
70+ 96 -15.95% 96 +17.18% 75 103

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39815 zip code is $43,625.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 39815.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $20,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,393.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39815 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 39815, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 39815 is currently $49,138.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.40% of households in 39815 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 39815 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    43.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39815 is $19,587.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39815 by the total population of 39815.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39815 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39815 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    6.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39815 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39815 zip over the age of 16 is 1,350.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 39815 is 55.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 39815 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 191 49.70% 46.30%
20 to 24 years 87 97.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 86 68.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 102 82.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 223 88.80% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 203 59.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 155 67.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 92 35.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 99 27.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 112 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39815. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 401 44.40% 4.00%
Black or African American 765 69.20% 9.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 129 56.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 55 52.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 168 52.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 398 44.50% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39815 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 39815 is 745, with median earnings of $21,183.00.

Women in 39815 are earning approximately 91.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 745 $21,183.00
Male 478 $21,500.00
Female 267 $19,622.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39815 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 23 $64,659.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $29,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 35 $19,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $3,088.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $19,420.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 26 $33,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 137 $26,797.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $19,375.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $50,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $6,523.00
Production 62 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $24,063.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39815 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 39815.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 13 $0.00 10 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 15 $29,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 30 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 21 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $18,929.00 15 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 15 $53,906.00 11 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $35,000.00 95 $19,962.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $21,750.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $50,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $6,523.00 0 $0.00
Production 25 $31,406.00 37 $22,589.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $24,063.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 499 households in 39815, with an average household size of 3.2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 331 families living in the 39815 zip code with an average family size of 4.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 39815:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 207 27 97 168
Average Household Size 4.38 3.11 4.36 1.1
Total Families 207 27 97 0
Average Household Size 4.38 3.04 3.65 0

Poverty

Of the 331 families living in 39815, 30.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39815:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 717 housing units in 39815.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 499 69.60%
Vacant 218 30.40%

16.88% of the total 717 housing units in 39815 are rental units. This is approximately 121 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 333 are occupied by the owner - or 46.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39815 is $761.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39815 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    45
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    78
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 39815 is $66,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39815 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    120
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39815. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39815 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    35
  • 1940 to 1949
    78
  • 1950 to 1959
    71
  • 1960 to 1969
    80
  • 1970 to 1979
    165
  • 1980 to 1989
    102
  • 1990 to 1999
    108
  • 2000 to 2009
    56
  • 2010 to 2013
    22
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 39815 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    31
  • 1 vehicle available
    186
  • 2 vehicles available
    148
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    134

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39815 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39815 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39815.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    12
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    14
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    31
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    93
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    140
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    144
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    52
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    53
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    66

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 39815 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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