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ZIP code 39897: Whigham, GA

39897 is a ZIP code in Whigham, Georgia, mainly in Grady County, part of the Thomasville, GA micro area. About 3,507 people live here.

Population
3,507
Median household income
$54,639
Typical home value
$219,900+10.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$698gross, per month
Median age
53.8
Homeowners
76.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 39897 details

CityWhigham
StateGeorgia
CountyGrady County (also partly Decatur County)
Metro areaThomasville, GA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area136.7 sq mi, plus 1.2 sq mi of water
Population density26 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher16% of adults 25+
Average commute26.4 minutes
Center coordinates30.91120, -84.32981

Median rent in 39897 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
2 bedrooms$684/mo
3 bedrooms$960/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 39897

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
39834Climax, GA6.1 mi2,251
39827Cairo, GA7.5 mi4,730
39828Cairo, GA9.9 mi15,423
39829Calvary, GA11.4 mi—
39818Bainbridge, GA14.1 mi—
31779Pelham, GA14.8 mi8,599
39852Fowlstown, GA14.9 mi—
39815Attapulgus, GA15.3 mi1,637

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 39897?

A typical home in ZIP code 39897 is worth about $219,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $54,639 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Georgia average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $219,900 homeWhat can a $54,639 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 39897

What city is ZIP code 39897?

ZIP code 39897 is in Whigham, GA, in Grady County.

What county is ZIP code 39897 in?

39897 is mainly in Grady County, Georgia, and partly in Decatur County.

What is the population of ZIP code 39897?

About 3,507 people live in ZIP code 39897, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 39897 in?

39897 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.