City

Cairo, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Grady County  ·  Georgia

👥20,323Population
💰$50,131Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$136,498Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.4%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 33%Asian: 0%Other: 1.1%Race
White50.4%
Hispanic15.3%
Black33.0%
Asian0.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma247 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,113 (37.9%)
Some College1,621 (14.9%)
Associates1,878 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,052 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,938 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,131 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$136,497 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units8,426
Vacant Units870

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Cairo, GA

Cairo is a city in Georgia, located in Grady County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,323 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.09 years.

Economically, Cairo is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,131 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cairo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,497, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month.

The population of Cairo is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.38%).

Cairo, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cairo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39827 4,752 $54,976 $159,100 $944 2.1% 33.9% 63.1%
39828 15,571 $48,653 $129,600 $746 3.4% 25.6% 57.9%