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Dawson, GA — ZIP 39842

Population: 7,831 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39842 (Dawson, GA) is $117,939 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $148,500 after a median 38 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,939

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,939
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+90.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$118,949
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$148,500
Median list price
$134,900
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+112.1%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+4.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Department of Juvenile Justice, Terrell County
Schools include
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center, Terrell High School, Cooper-Carver Elementary School, Terrell Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Albany Plant) (17.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Dawson Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
MEDICAL CENTER BARBOUR, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,231
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,662
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39842State medianUS median
Median home value$117,939$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$148,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market38 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,231$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39842?
$117,939.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39842?
$148,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39842?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39842?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39842?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39842?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39842?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39842?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39842?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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