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Edison, GA
City in Calhoun County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 39846.
Population
1,340
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
1
Edison and its ZIP codes
Edison at a glance
- Edison is about 3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,375, 62% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,500 (79% below Georgia) and median rent is $418 a month.
Local data for Edison, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edison, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,375
Poverty rate
40.6%
Median home value
$64,500
Median rent
$418/mo
Homeownership
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11), Irish Americans (9), Filipino Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Edison.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,471
1,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.1M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
PPP loans
$3.9M
139 loans, 416 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edison, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edison, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
128
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edison, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Edison
1 in or overlapping Edison. Population shown
Cities near Edison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCity | 8.1 mi | 4 |
| MorganCity | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| BlufftonTown | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ColemanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LearyCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| ShellmanCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| CuthbertCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| BlakelyCity | 17 mi | 17.6 |
| DamascusCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort GainesCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| DawsonCity | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| SasserTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Haleburg, ALTown | 26 mi | 3.8 |
| ColquittCity | 26 mi | 8.2 |
| ParrottTown | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Georgetown-Quitman CountyUnified Government | 28 mi | 151.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edison, GA in?
- Edison is in Calhoun County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Edison, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edison include 39846.
- What is the population of Edison, GA?
- About 1,340 people live in Edison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edison?
- Nearby places include Arlington (8.1 mi), Morgan (8.3 mi), Bluffton (8.3 mi), Coleman (12 mi), Leary (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023