Cairo, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39828
Grady County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,150
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,901
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cairo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39828 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39828 (Cairo, GA) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.6 in 2023 to 207.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39828 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia, home to 15,150 residents across 358.2 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39828 reports a modest median household income of $53,901 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,051. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,800 (43% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $776; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Grady County, so 39828 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cairo, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39828.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39828, Cairo, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,150
Population
358.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39828?
36.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$53,901
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,051
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39828 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Cairo, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,901 30th percentile higher than 30% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,272housing units
6,272
Total Housing Units
5,505
Occupied Units
767
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$776
Median Rent
1991
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39828 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 135 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 149 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 174 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 185 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 207 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 334 business establishments in ZIP 39828, employing approximately 4,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,662,000.
334
Businesses
4,237
Employees
$178.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 28 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
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 39828 vs 39897 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39897 | Whigham, GA | 3,430 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39828, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,150 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39828 in?
ZIP code 39828 (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 39828?
ZIP code 39828 in Cairo, GA has a population of 15,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39828?
The median household income in ZIP 39828 is $53,901, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39828?
The median home value in ZIP 39828 is $137,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39828 is White at 41.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39828?
ZIP code 39828 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 4,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39828 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39828 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 39828?
In ZIP code 39828, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39828 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39828?
In ZIP code 39828, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39828 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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