ZIP Code 39842 - Dawson Georgia

39842 Overview

ZIP Code 39842 is located in Dawson Georgia. Portions of 39842 are also in Sasser and Parrott. 39842 is entirely within Terrell County. Regionally, 39842 is located in the Albany-Moultrie Area. Data Updated September 15, 2024

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ZIP Code 39842 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDawson
Primary CountyTerrell County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)7,737
Area Code(s)229
Current Time
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39842 Demographics

39842 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39842 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39842 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39842 is 3.9%.

Population7,737
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density28 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,941
Percentage High Income Households0.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$37,237
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$455,170
Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024)3.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 61.47%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 92.56%

39842 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,49832.81%
Black4,68061.47%
Hispanic1892.48%
Asian2473.24%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

39842 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White574.85%
Black1,09593.11%
Hispanic221.87%
Asian20.17%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

39842 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2707.54%
Bachelor Degree2557.12%
High School Diploma1,67446.77%
No High School Diploma1293.6%
GED or Alternate3259.08%
1 or More Years of College58816.43%
Associates Degree1835.11%
Masters Degree1072.99%
Professional Degree441.23%
Doctorate Degree40.11%

39842 Geography

Coordinates31.76305580,-84.44256592
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Cities/Towns in 39842
RegionAlbany-Moultrie Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaAlbany, GA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area276 Square Miles

39842 Schools

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39842 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8b: 15F to 20F
Average First Frost DateNovember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMarch 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65g - Dougherty Plain

39842 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)36384551606770696453443853
Avg Max Temp (°F)59637178848991918778706177
Avg Precip (In.)5.784.935.393.493.754.545.643.462.952.563.654.1450.27

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