The ZIP Code 39840 is associated with the city of Cuthbert in Georgia in Ben Hill County in the U.S. An estimated 27.0% of residents in the 39840 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.1 years. In this Georgia region, an estimated 73.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $14,941. Approximately 26% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $31,352. The current population estimate is 5,317.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39840, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 39840 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39840 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (68.4%), followed by White (31.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31.1% |
| Black or African American | 68.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 39840 is $31,352, while the region's mean household income is $38,710. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $14,941. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39840 of $14,941 is approximately 51.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 26.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately176.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 39840 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 20.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.5% of 39840 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 39840, 73.0% of the population graduated high school, while 8.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.4% in this Ben Hill County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 39840 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 39840 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.4% of the population in 39840 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 5 to 9 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 39840 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 5.5% |
In ZIP Code 39840, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ben Hill County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39840, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Ben Hill County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
In 39840, 49.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 20.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39840 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 39840 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.3% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 8.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39840 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39840 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39840 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.77% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 39840 | 11.6¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh | 5.72¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 15.3¢/kWh | 11.24¢/kWh | 7.47¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 39840 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.65 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.02 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.88 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.54 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.56 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.74 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.96 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |