31516 ZIP Code
Blackshear, Georgia
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31516 |
| City/Town: | Blackshear |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,495 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,825 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,001 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,576 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,700 |
| Land Area: | 159.5 sq miles
413.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.3094, -82.2533 |
Population Information (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,495 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,588 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,907 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 892 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 865 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,308 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,140 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 928 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,524 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,872 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,443 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 963 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 912 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,614 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 883 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 151 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $780 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,576 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,931 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 645 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,605 | 77.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,326 | 22.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,362 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 640 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 701 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,249 | 41.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,815 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,130 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 984 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 843 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,825 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,077 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,001 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,075 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,854 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 178 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,089 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,510 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 937 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 407 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,549 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,249 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 351 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 529 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 790 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 756 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 145 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 446 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 642 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 590 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 678 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,236 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 977 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 640 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 291 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 286 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,901 | 86.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 848 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 46 | 0.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 233 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 316 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,274 | 18.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 274 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 650 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 546 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 177 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 438 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,793 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 492 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 286 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,309 | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,117 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,877 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,993 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,330 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,198 | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,270 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 949 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,072 | 61.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 50 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 99 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 66 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,134 | 32.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 363 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,207 | 18.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,879 | 28.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,338 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 682 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 486 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 271 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 290 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 50 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 104 | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 859 | 13.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,155 | 63.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,274 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 116 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 164 | 2.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,512 | 92.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 103 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 153 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,690 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,308 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,780 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,061 | 23.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 867 | 18.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 981 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 778 | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 632 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 168 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 110 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,185 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $348 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $780 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,931 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,070 | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,041 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 875 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,635 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,945 | 32.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,848 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,097 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,746 | 28.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,251 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 96 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 761 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,432 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,667 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 223 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,816 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 907 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 634 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,685 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 870 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,302 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,146 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 906 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,135 | 52.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,494 | 93.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 800 | 5.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 398 | 49.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 390 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 40 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,177 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 71 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 318 | 447.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 318 | 447.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 318 | 447.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 64.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 272 | 383.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,603 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,241 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 362 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 264 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 98 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,931 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,636 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Blackshear, GA31516