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ZIP Code 39870

Newton, GA, Baker County

Population

1,794

Land area

183.7sq mi

People per sq mi

10

City

Newton

ZIP 39870 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 39870 at a glance

  • ZIP 39870 (Newton) is 95% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $50,938 a year, 34% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (64% below Georgia) and median rent is $626 a month.

Local data for ZIP 39870

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 39870, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,938

Poverty rate

25.1%

Median home value

$109,600

Median rent

$626/mo

Homeownership

70.0%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

48.3

Average commute

26.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

23

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

241

$11.2M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.4M

119 loans

Campaign donations

$8,393

0% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 39870, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

168

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

13

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 38°F

52.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 39870, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.5%

U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts

Diabetes

21.9%

U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts

Smoking

22.2%

U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.3%

U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 39870?
ZIP code 39870 is in Newton, GA (Baker County).
What county is ZIP code 39870 in?
ZIP code 39870 is mostly in Baker County, Georgia.
How many people live in ZIP code 39870?
About 1,794 people live in the 39870 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.