39897 ZIP Code — Whigham, GA

Grady County, Georgia

ZIP code 39897 is located in Whigham, Georgia, within Grady County. It covers approximately 136.66 square miles and serves a population of 3,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 39897

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $122,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,810. 38% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39897 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,358

population

136.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

39897 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39897

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39897. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whigham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39834 Climax (7.2 mi) 39827 Cairo (8.6 mi) 39828 Cairo (8.6 mi) 39815 Attapulgus (13.7 mi) 39817 Bainbridge (15.1 mi) 31779 Pelham (15.6 mi) 31773 Ochlocknee (15.9 mi) 31792 Thomasville (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,358
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	136.66 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	30.8983
Longitude	-84.3266
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	52.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,358

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$49,810

Median household income

$27,904

Per capita income

$122,200

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,484

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

20–24

168

25–34

187

149

35–44

165

234

45–54

260

160

55–59

178

107

60–64

119

164

65–74

181

108

75–84

119

130

85+

145

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	623	18.6%
18 and over	2,735	81.4%
65 and over	847	25.2%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Black or African American 18.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,600	76.6%
Black or African American	631	18.6%
Two or more races	78	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.6%
Other race	16	0.5%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	52.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$49,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,200
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	85.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	673	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	66	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	361	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	327	22.9%
Households with children under 18	301	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	35.7%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	20.1%
Married	50.6%	53.7%
Separated	0.9%	3.1%
Widowed	7.7%	10.9%
Divorced	11.1%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	11.1%
Kindergarten	75	12.2%
Elementary school	242	39.5%
High school	108	17.6%
College / grad school	120	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Other services 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	19.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,218	95.8%
Spanish	28	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,335	99.3%
Born in same state	3,335	99.3%
Born in different state	2,429	72.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.7%
Not a US citizen	13	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	536	16%
French	442	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	348	10.4%
German	22	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39897

What city is ZIP code 39897 in?

ZIP code 39897 is primarily assigned to Whigham, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 39897 in?

ZIP code 39897 falls within Grady County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 39897 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 39897 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39897?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39897 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39897 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 39897 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 39897 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 39897 in?

ZIP code 39897 observes the EST timezone.