39861 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39861, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39861 is a zip code in Early County and Seminole County, Georgia, which covers Jakin CCD and Steam Mill, with a total population of 1,063 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 39861 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39861.

The estimated population of people living in 39861 is 1,063, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39861 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,063
+14.06%
-3.54%
2020
932
 -14.81% -
2019
1,094
 -1.8% -
2018
1,114
+1.09%
-
2017
1,102
 - -

Population of 39861 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39861 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
71.8%
64.9%
 +10.63%
Black/African American
21%
33%
 -36.36%
Native
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.1%
1%
 -90.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
1.1%
 +463.64%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39861 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 39861 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39861 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39861 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 -16.89% 40.9 -21.8% 37.1 -17.37%
2020 45.6 +0.22% 52.3 +15.2% 44.9 -1.97%
2019 45.5 -0.22% 45.4 +16.71% 45.8 -5.18%
2018 45.6 +1.33% 38.9 -13.75% 48.3 +7.81%
2017 45 - 45.1 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 39861 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 39861 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 9 108 -71.43% 79 +24.88% 46 92
10 to 19 76 +62.96% 34 +108.38% 79 75
20 to 29 35 +48.79% 47 +68.65% 45 86
30 to 39 44 +22.02% 70 +77.66% 54 73
40 to 49 39 +100.34% 110 -43.3% 55 62
50 to 59 98 -24.48% 74 +53.81% 63 93
60 to 69 79 +27.53% 58 -44.75% 87 36
70+ 63 -5.22% 88 -20.8% 54 63

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39861 zip code is $40,170.00.

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 39861.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,042.00
  • 45 to 64
    $40,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39861 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 39861, 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 39861 is currently $47,275.00.

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.

0.64% of households in 39861 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 39861 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39861 is $20,802.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39861 by the total population of 39861.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39861 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39861 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
    10.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39861 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39861 zip over the age of 16 is 847.

Of those people, a total of 53.20% 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 39861 is 49.60%.

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 39861 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 76 3.90% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 106 38.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 25 100.00% 100.00%
30 to 34 years 69 89.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 80 92.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 155 71.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 96 80.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 51 49.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 129 17.80% 13.00%
75 years and over 60 18.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39861. 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 636 53.00% 8.30%
Black or African American 177 54.20% 3.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 23 73.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 636 53.00% 8.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39861 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 39861 is 420, with median earnings of $34,613.00.

Women in 39861 are earning approximately 112.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 420 $34,613.00
Male 217 $33,668.00
Female 203 $37,813.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39861 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 54 $50,109.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $35,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $50,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $36,406.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $20,625.00
Sales 11 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $33,200.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $35,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $25,568.00
Production 31 $51,012.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39861 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 39861.

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 26 $45,588.00 28 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 23 $47,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 30 $35,313.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 6 $12,500.00
Sales 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 42 $33,300.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 19 $35,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $25,568.00 0 $0.00
Production 10 $34,167.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $36,250.00 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 467 households in 39861, with an average household size of 2.28 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 270 families living in the 39861 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 39861:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 171 37 62 197
Average Household Size 3.38 2.62 3.03 1.02
Total Families 171 37 62 0
Average Household Size 3.35 2.14 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 270 families living in 39861, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39861:

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 600 housing units in 39861.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 467 77.83%
Vacant 133 22.17%

20.00% of the total 600 housing units in 39861 are rental units. This is approximately 120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 298 are occupied by the owner - or 49.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39861 is $703.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39861 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
    49
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1
  • $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 39861 is $88,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39861 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    70
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    60
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    37
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39861. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39861 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    64
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    12
  • 1960 to 1969
    25
  • 1970 to 1979
    96
  • 1980 to 1989
    143
  • 1990 to 1999
    119
  • 2000 to 2009
    83
  • 2010 to 2013
    21
  • 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 39861 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    41
  • 1 vehicle available
    158
  • 2 vehicles available
    141
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39861 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39861 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39861.

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
    6
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    18
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    17
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    119
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    59
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    64
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    47
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

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