39828 ZIP Code
Cairo, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39828 |
| City/Town: | Cairo |
| County: | Terrell |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,929 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,433 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,193 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,152 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,700 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.8400, -84.2100 |
Population Information (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,929 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,435 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,494 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 890 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,110 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,321 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,022 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 937 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,858 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,710 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,590 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,180 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 667 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,655 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 684 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 305 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $788 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,152 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,285 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 867 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,169 | 60.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,116 | 40.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,649 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 916 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,085 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,350 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,207 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 626 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 805 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 660 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39828 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,433 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,788 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,193 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,081 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 325 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,865 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,767 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 818 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 496 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,056 | 47.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,170 | 41.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 55 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 596 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 981 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 650 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,305 | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,783 | 11.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 420 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39828 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 623 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 399 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 547 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 543 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 663 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 839 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 664 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 586 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 58 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 363 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39828 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,444 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,214 | 20.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 116 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39828 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 498 | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 614 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 529 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 486 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 211 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 51 | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 881 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,653 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 473 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 217 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 155 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,504 | 77.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,465 | 43.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,776 | 45.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,329 | 22.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39828 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,688 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,161 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,222 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 478 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 35 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,330 | 25.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39828 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,043 | 65.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 30 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 160 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 321 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 97 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 29 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,281 | 20.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39828 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 336 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 839 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,860 | 30.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 633 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 767 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 481 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 675 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 278 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 251 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39828 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 103 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 392 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,401 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,278 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 885 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39828 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 638 | 12.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,356 | 82.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39828 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 393 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,762 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,106 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,024 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39828 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 397 | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 601 | 19.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 698 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 437 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 793 | 25.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 228 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 15 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39828 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,317 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $512 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $788 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.38 |
Households (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,285 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,973 | 37.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 749 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 710 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,030 | 38.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,844 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,990 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39828 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,446 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,986 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,327 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 195 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 721 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,183 | 40.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39828 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,156 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 225 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 205 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,050 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 852 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 824 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,882 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 857 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,833 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,617 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 365 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,204 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,048 | 40.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39828 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,460 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,370 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 749 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 570 | 41.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 115 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39828 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,755 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 81 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,174 | 1449.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,174 | 1449.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,174 | 1449.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 1.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,147 | 1416.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39828 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,039 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,942 | 85.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,097 | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,033 | 14.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39828 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,285 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,711 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Cairo, GA39828