City

Whigham, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grady County  ·  Georgia

👥3,308Population
💰$52,215Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$123,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 20.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black20.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,010 (42.2%)
Some College411 (17.2%)
Associates442 (18.4%)
Bachelors145 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree305 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College17.2%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,215 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$123,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units1,856
Vacant Units371

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Whigham, GA

Whigham is a city in Georgia, located in Grady County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,308 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Whigham is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,215 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Whigham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whigham is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.76%).

Whigham, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Whigham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39897 3,308 $52,215 $123,200 $698 3.0% 18.8% 75.5%