Zip code 39859: Iron City, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 39859?

39859 is assigned to Iron City, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39859 in?

39859 is mostly in Seminole County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39859?

About 980 people live in 39859, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 39859?

The closest zip codes to 39859 are 39845, 39825, 39817, 39837, 32423.

Residential delivery areaSeminole CountyEastern Time

Population

980

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$728/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

60 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 39859

39859 is a rural zip code in Iron City, Georgia (Seminole County), covering 60 sq mi of land. About 980 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $137,900. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $728 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.2 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and education.

How 39859 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers23.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%12th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate35.3%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%22nd of 694 in GA
Unemployment rate11.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%39th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy20.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%140th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters65.5%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%81st of 678 in GA
Homeownership rate83.8%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%155th of 693 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.489
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477141st of 691 in GA
Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6160th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate11.5%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%392nd of 701 in GA
Government workers17.5%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%264th of 704 in GA
Veterans7.5%
72nd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%285th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$56,875
71st
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,06685th of 699 in GA
Residents under 1824.1%
68th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%252nd of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older17.2%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%333rd of 708 in GA
Diversity index40
36th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9487th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$29,379
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924453rd of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%413th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers6.3%
12th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%579th of 704 in GA
Median home value$137,900
7th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300483rd of 661 in GA
Average commute18.2 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min652nd of 684 in GA
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%483rd of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%574th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$728
4th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393541st of 628 in GA
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi642nd of 708 in GA
Broadband access76.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%566th of 693 in GA
Population980
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407628th of 708 in GA
Work from home0.5%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%653rd of 706 in GA

Measure	39859	Seminole	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Healthcare workers	23.5%	20.6%	8.2%	9.7%	99th	12th of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	35.3%	20.1%	13.4%	12.5%	98th	22nd of 694
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.5%	6%	5.1%	5.2%	96th	39th of 704
Housing vacancy	20.6%	25.9%	10.3%	10.1%	94th	140th of 694
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	65.5%	27.8%	52.4%	51.1%	93rd	81st of 678
Homeownership rateStrength	83.8%	80.2%	65.7%	65.2%	87th	155th of 693
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.489	0.483	0.477	0.483	85th	141st of 691
Median age	44.6	46	37.6	38.9	84th	160th of 708
Uninsured rate	11.5%	14.8%	12.4%	8.4%	78th	392nd of 701
Government workers	17.5%	17.4%	14.3%	14.5%	74th	264th of 704
Veterans	7.5%	5.6%	7.2%	6.2%	72nd	285th of 708
Median earnings per worker	$56,875	$41,287	$47,066	$49,666	71st	85th of 699
Residents under 18	24.1%	20.1%	23.2%	22%	68th	252nd of 708
Residents 65 and older	17.2%	25.7%	15%	17.2%	55th	333rd of 708
Diversity index	40	50.4	64.9	61.4	36th	487th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,379	$30,138	$40,924	$44,673	17th	453rd of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	13.4%	34.9%	35.7%	17th	413th of 708
Self-employed workers	6.3%	11.5%	10.1%	10%	12th	579th of 704
Median home value	$137,900	$121,900	$303,300	$332,700	7th	483rd of 661
Average commuteStrength	18.2 min	24.1 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	6th	652nd of 684
Tech workers	0.5%	0.8%	4%	3.8%	6th	483rd of 704
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	0.8%	11.2%	14.1%	5th	574th of 708
Median gross rent	$728	$879	$1,393	$1,413	4th	541st of 628
Population density	17/sq mi	39/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	642nd of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	76.7%	68.9%	91%	91%	2nd	566th of 693
Population	980	9,156	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	628th of 708
Work from home	0.5%	1.7%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	653rd of 706

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

22%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

19%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

24.1%

65 and over

17.2%

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Black22%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 420
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 67.9%
Married couples: 45.2%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.5%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

39859

—

Seminole Co.

$49,495

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,379

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

35.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.489

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39859

$137,900

Seminole Co.

$121,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39859

$728

Seminole Co.

$879

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

0.4%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 529
Owner-occupied: 83.8%
Vacant: 20.6%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 65.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.5%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

38%

10–19

15%

20–29

19%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

0.8%

Average commute

18.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

24%

Office and admin

16%

Education

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Management

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Production

0.8%

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.3%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

40%

Manufacturing

20%

Education

15%

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Retail

Wholesale

0.5%

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$56,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39859	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,056	$74,888
Service	$20,930	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,579	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$112,872	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,969	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

23%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
Households with broadband: 76.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.7%
No internet access: 14%
Without health insurance: 11.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Iron City
State: Georgia
County: Seminole County
Center point: 30.9876° N, 84.8128° W
Land area: 60 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39859 spans 2 counties

Seminole County97% of land
Miller County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Iron City1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39859

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39845	Donalsonville, GA	5.4 mi	8,535	$50,130	$119,800
39825	Brinson, GA	5.8 mi	1,766	$65,254	$138,900
39817	Bainbridge, GA	13 mi	11,158	$53,065	$159,800
39837	Colquitt, GA	14 mi	5,549	$52,596	$121,000
32423	Bascom, FL	14 mi	901	$46,591	$118,100
39861	Jakin, GA	15 mi	873	$39,965	$123,800
39818	Bainbridge, GA · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
39819	Bainbridge, GA	17 mi	12,140	$55,426	$181,600
32460	Sneads, FL	18 mi	5,472	$51,497	$116,400
36343	Gordon, AL	19 mi	1,496	$47,188	$98,900
39832	Cedar Springs, GA	19 mi	0	—	—
32443	Greenwood, FL	19 mi	2,879	$47,663	$127,900

Questions about 39859

What city is zip code 39859?

39859 is assigned to Iron City, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39859 in?

39859 is mostly in Seminole County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39859?

About 980 people live in 39859, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39859 in?

39859 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 39859?

The closest zip codes to 39859 are 39845, 39825, 39817, 39837, 32423.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39859, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.