Cairo, GA · standard

ZIP Code 39827

Grady County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

3,842
25/sq mi: $61,172
Median income: $158,000
Median home value: 19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cairo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 29th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 25
people per sq mi: 66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.1 square miles in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,842 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39827 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39827 sits at $61,172 (13% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,574. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $829 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Grady County, so you can benchmark 39827 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 39827

Other services (except public administration)

7
Construction

6
Wholesale trade

5
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

4
Retail trade

3

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39827, Cairo, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,842

Population

153.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39827?

36.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%

African American 9.6%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,172

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,574

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,172 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,085

Total Housing Units

1,877

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%

Renter 34.1%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.1%

YoY Change (2022)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39827 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2017	+0.9%	122
2018	+15.1%	141
2020	—	152
2021	+4.8%	159
2022	+18.1%	188

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 39827, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,532,000.

Businesses

184

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	7	17.9%
Construction	6	15.4%
Wholesale trade	5	12.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	4	10.3%
Retail trade	3	7.7%
Transportation and warehousing	3	7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	3	7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39827 vs 39897 →

31779

9,927
39827

3,842
39897

3,430

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39827 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

39827

$61,172
39897

$54,639
31779

$47,530

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39827 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
39897	Whigham, GA	3,430	7.8 mi
31779	Pelham, GA	9,927	10.3 mi

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Grady County Cairo, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39827 in? ▼

ZIP code 39827 (Cairo) is located in Grady County, Georgia. Grady County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grady-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 39827? ▼

ZIP code 39827 in Cairo, GA has a population of 3,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 39827? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 39827 is $61,172, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 39827? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 39827 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39827? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 39827 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 39827? ▼

ZIP code 39827 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 39827? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39827 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 39827? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39827 increased by 18.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 39827? ▼

In ZIP code 39827, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39827? ▼

In ZIP code 39827, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39827? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 39827 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.