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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
$53,901
Median income
$137,800
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,051. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $137,800 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39828, plus 2 more within Grady County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 39828?

36.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 41.5%
African American 39.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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

$26,051

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39828 ranks nationally

Cairo, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,901 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,272

Total Housing Units

5,505

Occupied Units

767

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$137,800

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Grady County

39827 standard
Cairo, GA
Pop: 3,842
39897 standard
Whigham, GA
Pop: 3,430

Related Areas

Grady County Cairo, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.