County

Grady County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥8,060Population
💰$53,843Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$144,366Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.8%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 15.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White74.8%
Hispanic8.3%
Black15.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma118 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,019 (40.2%)
Some College798 (15.9%)
Associates747 (14.9%)
Bachelors473 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree866 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,843 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$144,365 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units3,936
Vacant Units587

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Grady County, GA

Grady County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,060 residents. With a median age of 41.68, it is a middle-aged county.

Grady County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,842 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Grady County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,365 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $843. Homeownership rates are high at 68.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Grady County are primarily White (74.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Grady County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Grady County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39827 Cairo 4,752 $54,976 $159,100 $944 2.1% 33.9%
39897 Whigham 3,308 $52,215 $123,200 $698 3.0% 18.8%