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ZIP Code 39834
Climax, GA, Decatur County
Population
2,251
Land area
121.9sq mi
People per sq mi
18
City
Climax
ZIP 39834 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 39834 at a glance
- ZIP 39834 (Climax) is 90% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,708 a year, 38% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (49% below Georgia) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for ZIP 39834
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 39834, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,708
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$153,900
Prices +23.6% in a year
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
32
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
265
$12.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.5M
90 loans
Campaign donations
$7,617
6% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 39834, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 39834, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 39834?
- ZIP code 39834 is in Climax, GA (Decatur County).
- What county is ZIP code 39834 in?
- ZIP code 39834 is mostly in Decatur County, Georgia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 39834?
- About 2,251 people live in the 39834 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.