ZIP Code 39897 Demographics & Data

All About Whigham, GA (ZIP Code 39897)

Georgia

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 39897

The ZIP Code 39897 is associated with the city of Whigham in Georgia in Grady County in the U.S. An estimated 20.9% of residents in the 39897 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.9 years. In this Georgia region, an estimated 83.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,239. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $47,026, and approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 3,919.

Population in 39897

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39897 is 3,919.

Whigham, GA

The 39897 ZIP Code is associated with Whigham, GA in Grady County.

Area Codes associated with 39897

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39897 include 229.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39897

Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 7:15 pm
Sunrise in 39897 7:34 am
Sunrise in 39897 7:15 pm

Weather forecast for 39897

Overnight's forecast for 39897: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 39897

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 39897 Fair

Internet in 39897

About 75.5% of households in ZIP Code 39897 have a computer, while approximately 66.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39897

In ZIP Code 39897, the gender split is approximately 47.6% male and an estimated 52.4% female.

Health Insurance in 39897

Approximately 14.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39897 (Whigham, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39897

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39897, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 5.4% of 39897 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39897 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.7%), followed by Black or African American (20.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39897

Industry Percent
White 79.7%
Black or African American 20.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 39897

The median household income in ZIP Code 39897 is $47,026, while the region's mean household income is $58,401. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,239. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39897 of $22,239 is approximately 28.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 16.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately68.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 39897 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.1% of 39897 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 39897

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39897

In ZIP Code 39897, 83.0% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.6% in this Grady County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39897

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.6%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate or professional degree 5.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 39897

Residents of ZIP Code 39897 are older than average. The median age of 39.9 years in ZIP Code 39897 is approximately 4.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 39897 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 39897 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 39897

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 8.1%
20 to 24 years 3.6%
25 to 34 years 13.5%
35 to 44 years 14.3%
45 to 54 years 11.0%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 4.9%
65 to 74 years 9.0%
75 to 84 years 7.0%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39897

In ZIP Code 39897, 97.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Grady County region.

Language Spoken in 39897

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.5%
Spanish 2.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 39897

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39897, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Grady County region.

Age of Housing in 39897

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 8.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 14.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 39897

In 39897, 57.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.4 minutes. Approximately 16.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39897 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 39897 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 39897

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 10.3%
Construction 13.1%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.4%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 1.9%
Other services, except public administration 10.0%
Public administration 5.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39897 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 39897

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39897 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39897 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39897 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39897

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 39897

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39897 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39897 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes electricity rates in 39897 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39897

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39897 13.97¢/kWh 14.23¢/kWh 14.5¢/kWh
Georgia 15.21¢/kWh 12.36¢/kWh 8.86¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39897

Month ZIP Code 39897 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.13 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.33 3 6.31
Mar 5.66 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.97 5.13 7.3
May 6.11 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.33 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.4 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.47 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.86 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.96 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.58 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.49 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes solar power levels in 39897 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39897 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39897, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 39897 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Grady County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39897

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 4
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39897

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 3
Incorrect information on your report 3
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 39897. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.