31516 ZIP Code – Blackshear, Georgia
ZIP code 31516 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Blackshear, Georgia, within Pierce County with a population of approximately 15,495 residents. The median household income is $56,825 — near the Georgia average and below the national average. At $115,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 76.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $780 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average. An estimated 11.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 19.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 31501, 31557, 31556.
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ZIP 31516 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31516 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $115k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $780 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31501 – Waycross
- 31557 – Patterson
- 31556 – Offerman
- 31503 – Waycross
- 31551 – Mershon
- 31564 – Waresboro
- 31542 – Hoboken
- 31518 – Bristol
- 31553 – Nahunta
- 31560 – Screven
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31501 | WAYCROSS | 13,703 | $38,633 |
| 31557 | PATTERSON | 3,698 | $46,681 |
| 31556 | OFFERMAN | 70 | Not provided |
| 31503 | WAYCROSS | 22,394 | $50,559 |
| 31551 | MERSHON | 982 | $43,676 |