Zip code 39815: Attapulgus, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 39815?

39815 is assigned to Attapulgus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39815 in?

39815 is in Decatur County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 39815?

About 1,637 people live in 39815, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39815?

The median household income in 39815 is $45,800.

Q: What zip codes are near 39815?

The closest zip codes to 39815 are 39852, 32352, 39819, 32333, 39829.

Residential delivery areaDecatur CountyEastern Time

Population

1,637

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$60K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$931/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39815

39815 is a rural zip code in Attapulgus, Georgia (Decatur County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 1,637 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 45.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,800 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $59,800, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $931 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39815 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers31.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%36th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate34.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%26th of 694 in GA
Housing vacancy22.6%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%113th of 694 in GA
Healthcare workers14.5%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%57th of 704 in GA
Average commute36.2 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min61st of 684 in GA
Uninsured rate17%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%136th of 701 in GA
Median age45.2
86th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6148th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate82.6%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%175th of 693 in GA
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%182nd of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477280th of 691 in GA
Diversity index53
57th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9286th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%262nd of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers8.8%
43rd
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%426th of 704 in GA
Residents 65 and older14.2%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%488th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1819.7%
29th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%484th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$931
16th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393367th of 628 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%429th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters33.3%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%534th of 678 in GA
Median household income$45,800
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353590th of 672 in GA
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi552nd of 708 in GA
Broadband access79.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%516th of 693 in GA
Per capita income$21,021
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924650th of 708 in GA
Population1,637
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407574th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$26,165
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066674th of 699 in GA
Median home value$59,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300652nd of 661 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%661st of 708 in GA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%671st of 706 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%587th of 704 in GA

Measure	39815	Decatur	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Government workers	31.3%	17.6%	14.3%	14.5%	99th	36th of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	34.1%	22%	13.4%	12.5%	98th	26th of 694
Housing vacancy	22.6%	19.6%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	113th of 694
Healthcare workers	14.5%	10.1%	8.2%	9.7%	94th	57th of 704
Average commuteWeakness	36.2 min	21.4 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	93rd	61st of 684
Uninsured rateWeakness	17%	13.8%	12.4%	8.4%	92nd	136th of 701
Median age	45.2	38.9	37.6	38.9	86th	148th of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	82.6%	62.1%	65.7%	65.2%	84th	175th of 693
Veterans	8.8%	6.1%	7.2%	6.2%	83rd	182nd of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.479	0.477	0.483	64th	280th of 691
Diversity index	53	58.4	64.9	61.4	57th	286th of 708
Unemployment rate	5.2%	6.3%	5.1%	5.2%	56th	262nd of 704
Self-employed workers	8.8%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	43rd	426th of 704
Residents 65 and older	14.2%	17.1%	15%	17.2%	32nd	488th of 708
Residents under 18	19.7%	24.2%	23.2%	22%	29th	484th of 708
Median gross rent	$931	$838	$1,393	$1,413	16th	367th of 628
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	3.7%	11.2%	14.1%	16th	429th of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.3%	39.4%	52.4%	51.1%	7th	534th of 678
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,800	$53,317	$77,353	$80,734	6th	590th of 672
Population density	30/sq mi	49/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	552nd of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	79.9%	77%	91%	91%	4th	516th of 693
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,021	$27,882	$40,924	$44,673	3rd	650th of 708
Population	1,637	29,195	10,940,407	334,922,499	2nd	574th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,165	$41,881	$47,066	$49,666	2nd	674th of 699
Median home value	$59,800	$158,800	$303,300	$332,700	1st	652nd of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.6%	15.1%	34.9%	35.7%	1st	661st of 708
Work from home	0%	4.4%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	671st of 706
Tech workers	0%	2%	4%	3.8%	1st	587th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

16%

45–54

20%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

45.2

Under 18

19.7%

65 and over

14.2%

Race and ethnicity

White18%
Black64%
Hispanic15%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 518
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 67.6%
Married couples: 34.6%
Living alone: 25.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39815

$45,800

Decatur Co.

$53,317

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,021

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39815

$59,800

Decatur Co.

$158,800

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39815

$931

Decatur Co.

$838

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 669
Owner-occupied: 82.6%
Vacant: 22.6%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.3%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

11%

20–29

28%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

36.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

24%

Healthcare

15%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Management

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Sales

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.8%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Public administration

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Information

15%

Manufacturing

10%

Construction

Education

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Wholesale

Other services

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$26,165

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39815	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,917	$74,888
Service	$21,198	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,015	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$9,074	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,009	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

34%

Some college

23%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 79.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.1%
No internet access: 17.8%
Without health insurance: 17%
Limited-English households: 3.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Attapulgus
State: Georgia
County: Decatur County
Center point: 30.7388° N, 84.4907° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Attapulgus2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39815

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39852	Fowlstown, GA · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
32352	Quincy, FL	8 mi	5,102	$42,500	$174,900
39819	Bainbridge, GA	9.7 mi	12,140	$55,426	$181,600
32333	Havana, FL	10 mi	11,449	$60,816	$235,800
39829	Calvary, GA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
39818	Bainbridge, GA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
39834	Climax, GA	11 mi	2,251	$47,708	$153,900
32332	Gretna, FL	14 mi	1,293	$31,917	$81,800
32353	Quincy, FL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
39897	Whigham, GA	15 mi	3,507	$54,639	$141,500
39817	Bainbridge, GA	16 mi	11,158	$53,065	$159,800
39828	Cairo, GA	16 mi	15,423	$53,901	$137,800

Questions about 39815

What city is zip code 39815?

39815 is assigned to Attapulgus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39815 in?

39815 is in Decatur County, Georgia.

What is the population of 39815?

About 1,637 people live in 39815, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39815 in?

39815 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 39815?

The median household income in 39815 is $45,800.

What zip codes are near 39815?

The closest zip codes to 39815 are 39852, 32352, 39819, 32333, 39829.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39815, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.