Whigham, GA · standard
ZIP Code 39897
Grady County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,430
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,639
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whigham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39897 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39897 covers 368.8 square miles in Whigham, Grady County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,430 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 39897 reports a modest median household income of $54,639 (22% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,824. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,500 (41% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $698; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Grady County, so 39897 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 39897
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whigham, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39897.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 39897, Whigham, 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
3,430
Population
368.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39897?
53.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$54,639
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,824
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39897 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Whigham, 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)
$54,639 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
1,848housing units
1,848
Total Housing Units
1,522
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$698
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 39897, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,558,000.
42
Businesses
243
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 30.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 7.1% |
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 39897 vs 39834 →
ZIP 39897 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39828
Cairo (39828)
15,150 residents
- 39827 3,842
Cairo (39827)
3,842 residents
- 39897 3,430
Whigham (39897)
3,430 residents
- 39834 2,138
Climax (39834)
2,138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39897 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39897 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39827
Cairo (39827)
$61,172 median income
- 39897
Whigham (39897)
$54,639 median income
- 39828
Cairo (39828)
$53,901 median income
- 39834
Climax (39834)
$47,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39897 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39897, 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 (3,430 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Grady County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39897 in?
ZIP code 39897 (Whigham) 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 39897?
ZIP code 39897 in Whigham, GA has a population of 3,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39897?
The median household income in ZIP 39897 is $54,639, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39897?
The median home value in ZIP 39897 is $141,500, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39897?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39897 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39897?
ZIP code 39897 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39897?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39897 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39897?
In ZIP code 39897, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 39897?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39897 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39897?
In ZIP code 39897, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39897?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39897 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39897's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39897 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Whigham, GA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.