Zip code 39837: Colquitt, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 39837?

39837 is assigned to Colquitt, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39837 in?

39837 is mostly in Miller County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 39837?

About 5,549 people live in 39837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39837?

The median household income in 39837 is $52,596.

Q: What zip codes are near 39837?

The closest zip codes to 39837 are 39841, 39859, 39817, 39825, 39861.

Residential delivery areaMiller CountyEastern Time

Population

5,549

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$690/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

288 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

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

About 39837

39837 is a rural zip code in Colquitt, Georgia (Miller County), covering 288 sq mi of land. About 5,549 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 43.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,596 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,000, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $690 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and management.

How 39837 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers22.7%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%122nd of 704 in GA
Poverty rate22.3%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%140th of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older23.9%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%116th of 708 in GA
Median age43.9
81st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6185th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy12.4%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%329th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters57.3%
75th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%177th of 678 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477220th of 691 in GA
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%492nd of 701 in GA
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%265th of 704 in GA
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%335th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%283rd of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate70.5%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%404th of 693 in GA
Diversity index49.9
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9340th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%253rd of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$47,028
46th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066213th of 699 in GA
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min549th of 684 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher20%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%389th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$29,904
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924430th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%457th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%461st of 708 in GA
Median household income$52,596
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353492nd of 672 in GA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%435th of 704 in GA
Population5,549
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407384th of 708 in GA
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%510th of 706 in GA
Median home value$121,000
5th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300512th of 661 in GA
Median gross rent$690
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393567th of 628 in GA
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi620th of 708 in GA
Broadband access72.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%628th of 693 in GA

Measure	39837	Miller	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Government workers	22.7%	24%	14.3%	14.5%	91st	122nd of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	22.3%	23.8%	13.4%	12.5%	89th	140th of 694
Residents 65 and older	23.9%	22.5%	15%	17.2%	89th	116th of 708
Median age	43.9	43.6	37.6	38.9	81st	185th of 708
Housing vacancy	12.4%	9.9%	10.3%	10.1%	80th	329th of 694
Rent-burdened renters	57.3%	53.8%	52.4%	51.1%	75th	177th of 678
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.467	0.477	0.483	72nd	220th of 691
Uninsured rate	9.5%	9.6%	12.4%	8.4%	68th	492nd of 701
Self-employed workers	10.8%	11.3%	10.1%	10%	67th	265th of 704
Veterans	7%	6.3%	7.2%	6.2%	66th	335th of 708
Residents under 18	23.5%	22.5%	23.2%	22%	63rd	283rd of 708
Homeownership rate	70.5%	70.5%	65.7%	65.2%	55th	404th of 693
Diversity index	49.9	49.8	64.9	61.4	52nd	340th of 708
Healthcare workers	9.3%	10.3%	8.2%	9.7%	47th	253rd of 704
Median earnings per worker	$47,028	$46,735	$47,066	$49,666	46th	213th of 699
Average commute	23.1 min	24.1 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	30th	549th of 684
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	20%	21.3%	34.9%	35.7%	20th	389th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,904	$30,453	$40,924	$44,673	19th	430th of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	3.9%	5.1%	5.2%	18th	457th of 704
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	2.7%	11.2%	14.1%	13th	461st of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,596	$51,425	$77,353	$80,734	11th	492nd of 672
Tech workers	0.8%	0.7%	4%	3.8%	10th	435th of 704
Population	5,549	5,850	10,940,407	334,922,499	9th	384th of 708
Work from home	5.3%	4.7%	15.9%	15.1%	9th	510th of 706
Median home value	$121,000	$124,000	$303,300	$332,700	5th	512th of 661
Median gross rent	$690	$810	$1,393	$1,413	3rd	567th of 628
Population density	19/sq mi	21/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	620th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	72.3%	70.7%	91%	91%	1st	628th of 693

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

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

43.9

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

23.9%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black30%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

49.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 2,370
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 66.8%
Married couples: 41.7%
Living alone: 28%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39837

$52,596

Miller Co.

$51,425

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,904

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39837

$121,000

Miller Co.

$124,000

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39837

$690

Miller Co.

$810

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.1%

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,705
Owner-occupied: 70.5%
Vacant: 12.4%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.8%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

28%

20–29

25%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Education

12%

Management

11%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Production

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

11%

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$47,028

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39837	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,726	$74,888
Service	$18,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,676	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,019	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

34%

Some college

17%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Households with broadband: 72.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 40.2%
No internet access: 26%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Colquitt
State: Georgia
County: Miller County
Center point: 31.1521° N, 84.6777° W
Land area: 288 sq mi
Water area: 1.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39837 spans 3 counties

Miller County78% of land
Baker County11% of land
Decatur County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Colquitt3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39837

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39841	Damascus, GA	9.7 mi	682	$66,500	$81,300
39859	Iron City, GA	14 mi	980	—	$137,900
39817	Bainbridge, GA	15 mi	11,158	$53,065	$159,800
39825	Brinson, GA	16 mi	1,766	$65,254	$138,900
39861	Jakin, GA	18 mi	873	$39,965	$123,800
39813	Arlington, GA	19 mi	1,758	$47,634	$112,100
39845	Donalsonville, GA	19 mi	8,535	$50,130	$119,800
39870	Newton, GA	20 mi	1,794	$50,938	$109,600
39818	Bainbridge, GA · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
39823	Blakely, GA	20 mi	9,012	$55,441	$151,200
39832	Cedar Springs, GA	21 mi	0	—	—
39834	Climax, GA	23 mi	2,251	$47,708	$153,900

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Questions about 39837

What city is zip code 39837?

39837 is assigned to Colquitt, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39837 in?

39837 is mostly in Miller County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 39837?

About 5,549 people live in 39837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39837 in?

39837 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 39837?

The median household income in 39837 is $52,596.

What zip codes are near 39837?

The closest zip codes to 39837 are 39841, 39859, 39817, 39825, 39861.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39837, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.