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U.S. ZIP Code · GA39842

Terrell County · Albany, GA

Typical home value

$114,598[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-59.7%
vs metro
-22.5%
vs state
-55.2%
ZIP 39842 location in GA
Location of ZIP 39842 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 39842 is worth $114,598 — 22.5% below the Albany, GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,122[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Terrell County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,831[3]
Median household income
$43,871[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Terrell County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-42[5]
Moved in
182
Moved out
224

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • Cooper-Carver Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Terrell County

    451 students

  • Terrell High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Terrell County

    279 students

  • Terrell Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Terrell County

    231 students

  • Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center

    High · Grades 6–12 · Department of Juvenile Justice

    14 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$579
Loan principal$91,678
Down payment$22,920
Total interest paid$116,931

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$769
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 39842?
The typical home in 39842 is worth $114,598, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 39842?
Home values in 39842 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 39842?
The effective property tax rate in 39842 is 1.0% — roughly $1,122 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 39842?
ZIP code 39842 has a population of 7,831 and a median household income of $43,871.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Bronwood, GA

    Typical home
    $105,976
    Gross yield
  • Poulan, GA

    Typical home
    $131,144
    Gross yield
  • Webster County, GA

    Typical home
    $136,242
    Gross yield
  • Putney CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $91,189
    Gross yield
    12.5%
  • Albany, GA

    Typical home
    $138,722
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Albany, GA

    Typical home
    $79,365
    Gross yield
    11.4%

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