Zip code 39886: Shellman, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 39886?

39886 is assigned to Shellman, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39886 in?

39886 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 39886?

About 1,386 people live in 39886, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39886?

The median household income in 39886 is $35,395.

Q: What zip codes are near 39886?

The closest zip codes to 39886 are 39840, 39842, 39866, 39846, 39877.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyEastern Time

Population

1,386

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$811/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

105 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 39886

39886 is a rural zip code in Shellman, Georgia (Randolph County), covering 105 sq mi of land. About 1,386 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 42 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,395 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,500, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $811 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, healthcare and management.

How 39886 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%15th of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.537
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47739th of 691 in GA
Poverty rate27.9%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%63rd of 694 in GA
Healthcare workers14.5%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%56th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy18.4%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%181st of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate15.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%187th of 701 in GA
Self-employed workers14.5%
89th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%93rd of 704 in GA
Median age42
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6241st of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%220th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters55.4%
68th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%215th of 678 in GA
Diversity index57.1
66th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9199th of 708 in GA
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%431st of 708 in GA
Residents under 1821.9%
48th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%385th of 708 in GA
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min512th of 684 in GA
Homeownership rate60.4%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%543rd of 693 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher16%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%469th of 708 in GA
Work from home5.8%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%487th of 706 in GA
Median earnings per worker$35,234
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066573rd of 699 in GA
Per capita income$23,981
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924604th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$811
7th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393475th of 628 in GA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%461st of 704 in GA
Government workers7.7%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%649th of 704 in GA
Population1,386
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407595th of 708 in GA
Population density13/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi662nd of 708 in GA
Median household income$35,395
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353649th of 672 in GA
Median home value$99,500
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300571st of 661 in GA
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%573rd of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%644th of 708 in GA

Measure	39886	Randolph	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.3%	10.9%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	15th of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.537	0.530	0.477	0.483	96th	39th of 691
Poverty rateWeakness	27.9%	30%	13.4%	12.5%	95th	63rd of 694
Healthcare workers	14.5%	9.5%	8.2%	9.7%	94th	56th of 704
Housing vacancy	18.4%	23.5%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	181st of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.6%	8%	12.4%	8.4%	89th	187th of 701
Self-employed workers	14.5%	10.1%	10.1%	10%	89th	93rd of 704
Median age	42	34.9	37.6	38.9	72nd	241st of 708
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	22.2%	15%	17.2%	72nd	220th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	55.4%	49.5%	52.4%	51.1%	68th	215th of 678
Diversity index	57.1	47.3	64.9	61.4	66th	199th of 708
Veterans	6%	3.8%	7.2%	6.2%	52nd	431st of 708
Residents under 18	21.9%	27%	23.2%	22%	48th	385th of 708
Average commute	24.1 min	24.8 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	37th	512th of 684
Homeownership rate	60.4%	51.5%	65.7%	65.2%	33rd	543rd of 693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16%	16.4%	34.9%	35.7%	12th	469th of 708
Work from home	5.8%	2.7%	15.9%	15.1%	11th	487th of 706
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,234	$29,095	$47,066	$49,666	9th	573rd of 699
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,981	$21,770	$40,924	$44,673	7th	604th of 708
Median gross rent	$811	$606	$1,393	$1,413	7th	475th of 628
Tech workers	0.6%	0.1%	4%	3.8%	7th	461st of 704
Government workers	7.7%	24.2%	14.3%	14.5%	6th	649th of 704
Population	1,386	6,196	10,940,407	334,922,499	2nd	595th of 708
Population density	13/sq mi	15/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	662nd of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,395	$28,380	$77,353	$80,734	2nd	649th of 672
Median home value	$99,500	$90,200	$303,300	$332,700	2nd	571st of 661
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	81.5%	91%	91%	2nd	573rd of 693
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	0.2%	11.2%	14.1%	1st	644th of 708

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

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.9%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White48%
Black44%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

57.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 540
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 58.7%
Married couples: 33.1%
Living alone: 37%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39886

$35,395

Randolph Co.

$28,380

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,981

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.537

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39886

$99,500

Randolph Co.

$90,200

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39886

$811

Randolph Co.

$606

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 662
Owner-occupied: 60.4%
Vacant: 18.4%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.3%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

23%

20–29

15%

30–44

17%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

24%

Healthcare

14%

Management

12%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Production

Transportation and moving

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.8%

Computer and math

0.6%

Business and finance

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

17%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Construction

Education

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

0.6%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,234

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39886	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,519	$74,888
Service	$13,929	$26,804
Sales and office	$20,268	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$25,833	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,688	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

42%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.7%
No internet access: 22.6%
Without health insurance: 15.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Shellman
State: Georgia
County: Randolph County
Center point: 31.7325° N, 84.6172° W
Land area: 105 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39886 spans 3 counties

Randolph County93% of land
Terrell County4% of land
Calhoun County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Shellman3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39886

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39840	Cuthbert, GA	9.3 mi	4,469	$22,540	$77,600
39842	Dawson, GA	11 mi	7,831	$43,871	$117,200
39866	Morgan, GA	12 mi	2,048	$31,023	$92,000
39846	Edison, GA	14 mi	1,828	$36,661	$65,700
39877	Parrott, GA	14 mi	393	$51,250	$87,700
39836	Coleman, GA	16 mi	368	—	—
31832	Weston, GA	16 mi	67	$65,809	—
39885	Sasser, GA	16 mi	25	—	$46,700
39826	Bronwood, GA	18 mi	500	$46,875	$88,400
39862	Leary, GA	20 mi	875	$46,458	$155,200
39867	Morris, GA	20 mi	127	$48,077	$85,600
39824	Bluffton, GA	20 mi	480	$49,353	$58,900

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Questions about 39886

What city is zip code 39886?

39886 is assigned to Shellman, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39886 in?

39886 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 39886?

About 1,386 people live in 39886, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39886 in?

39886 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 39886?

The median household income in 39886 is $35,395.

What zip codes are near 39886?

The closest zip codes to 39886 are 39840, 39842, 39866, 39846, 39877.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39886, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.