ZIP Code 39739

ZIP code 39739, centered on Macon, sits in working-class territory. Households here earn a median of $24,831, while per-capita income reaches $31,852 — a spread that hints at smaller households or retirement-age residents. Homes carry a median value of $85,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.96% translates into a yearly bill near $816 on such a house. Shoppers pay a 7.00% combined sales tax on purchases. Incomes well below state and national medians mean everyday expenses weigh heavily, even though property taxes and home prices stay low in absolute terms.