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ZIP Code 39870
Newton, Georgia

ZIP code 39870 is in Newton, located in Baker County, Georgia, within the Albany metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,014. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $32,955, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,014
Census ZCTA
County
Baker
FIPS 13007
Median income (est.)
$32,955
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
185.166 mi²
+ 4.28 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityNewton, GA
CountyBaker County (FIPS 13007)
StateGeorgia (FIPS 13)
Metro Area (MSA)Albany, GA Metro Area (10500)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates31.322027, -84.41414
Land / Water Area185.166 mi² land · 4.28 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 760 individual tax returns filed in 39870 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
40.8%
$25K–$50K
28.9%
$50K–$75K
14.5%
$75K–$100K
6.6%
$100K–$200K
6.6%
$200K+
2.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 18% of 39870's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($32,955) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 39870's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$32,955
▲ 5.5%
Filers earning $200K+
2.6%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
760
▼ 1.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/39870/soi?year=… $32K 2020 $31K 2021 $33K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 39870 ZCTA.

2010
2,238
 
2020
2,014
▼ -10.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number126358
City AliasesNewton

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39870 in?

ZIP code 39870 is in Baker County, Georgia (county FIPS code 13007).

What city is ZIP code 39870?

The primary USPS city for 39870 is Newton, GA.

What metro area (MSA) is 39870 in?

39870 is part of the Albany, GA Metro Area (MSA code 10500).

What is the population of ZIP code 39870?

The 2020 Census population of 39870 was 2,014 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 39870?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 39870 is about $32,955, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.