39828 ZIP Code – Cairo, Georgia
Located in Cairo, Georgia, ZIP code 39828 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Grady County with a population of approximately 14,929 residents. The median household income is $46,433 — below the Georgia average and below the national average. At $136,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 60.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $788, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.4%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 36.3, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 39897, 39827, 31792.
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ZIP 39828 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 39828 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $136k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $788 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39897 – Whigham
- 39827 – Cairo
- 31792 – Thomasville
- 32312 – Tallahassee
- 39834 – Climax
- 31773 – Ochlocknee
- 39815 – Attapulgus
- 32309 – Tallahassee
- 32333 – Havana
- 31757 – Thomasville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39897 | WHIGHAM | 3,358 | $49,810 |
| 39827 | CAIRO | 4,888 | $54,500 |
| 31792 | THOMASVILLE | 23,013 | $46,414 |
| 32312 | TALLAHASSEE | 32,244 | $113,131 |
| 39834 | CLIMAX | 2,251 | $50,625 |