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Grady County
Cairo, GA
39827
39827 ZIP Code — Cairo, GA
Grady County, Georgia
ZIP code 39827 is located in
Cairo ,
Georgia ,
within Grady County .
It covers approximately 69.88 square miles and serves a population of
4,888 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 39827
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($54,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 39827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,888
Population density
70 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
69.88 sq mi
Water area
1.12 sq mi
Latitude
30.9590
Longitude
-84.2003
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.4%
52.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
14.6%
21.2%
Over $200k
4.1%
3.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$54,500
Median household income
$158,900
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,172 24.0% 18 and over 3,716 76.0% 65 and over 790 16.2% Median age 36.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 4,095 83.3% Black or African American 677 13.8% Two or more races 81 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 30 0.6% Other race 30 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.4%
52.3%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
14.6%
21.2%
Over $200k
4.1%
3.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 5.5% Median income $54,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,900 Median rent / month $862 Owner occupied 62.4% Renter occupied 37.6% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 50.7% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 41.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.2% 2000–2009 32.3% 1990–1999 16.7% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 17.3% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 2.5% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 24.9% 3 bedrooms 57.6% 4 bedrooms 11.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.8% 1 vehicle 37.5% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 27.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 91.0% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 899 47.5% Cohabiting couple 120 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 228 12.0% Female householder, no spouse 647 34.2% Households with children under 18 726 38.3% Households with seniors (65+) 636 33.6% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 28.2% Married 54.3% 44.3% Separated 1.6% 3.9% Widowed 0.9% 6.0% Divorced 18.6% 17.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.2%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 75 6.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 422 37.6% High school 419 37.4% College / grad school 205 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Public administration
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Professional & management
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.3% Service 17.9% Sales & office 19.5% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 15.7% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 20.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 2.2% Other means 3.4% Avg commute (minutes) 26.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.0% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 6.3% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 19.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.0% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.7% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 25.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 47.6% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 24.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 202 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 52.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.6% Public insurance 35.1% No insurance 19.5% Uninsured under 19 7.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,486 91.8% Spanish 190 4.2% Other Indo-European 190 4.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,720 96.6% Born in same state 4,708 96.3% Born in different state 3,432 70.2% Foreign born 12 0.2% Naturalized citizen 168 3.4% Not a US citizen 8 4.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 446 9.1% French 397 8.1% Arab 325 6.6%
Ancestry Count % English 41 0.8% Dutch 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39827
What city is ZIP code 39827 in?
ZIP code 39827 is primarily assigned to Cairo, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 39827 in?
ZIP code 39827 falls within Grady County, Georgia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39827?
The median home value in ZIP code 39827 is $158,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 39827?
ZIP code 39827 has an estimated population of 4,888 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39827?
The median household income in ZIP code 39827 is $54,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39827 in?
ZIP code 39827 observes the EST timezone.
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