Butler, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31006
Taylor County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,923
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Butler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31006 covers 468.9 square miles in Butler, Taylor County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,923 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31006 reports a modest median household income of $42,750 (39% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,465. The poverty rate is 31.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,800 (64% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $692; owner occupancy is 53.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Taylor County, so 31006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31006.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31006, Butler, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,923
Population
468.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31006?
45.7
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,750
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$24,465
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31006 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Butler, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,750 9th percentile higher than 9% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,822housing units
1,822
Total Housing Units
1,508
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,800
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$692
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 31006, employing approximately 515 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,158,000.
81
Businesses
515
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 23.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31006 vs 31039 →
ZIP 31006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31006
Butler (31006)
4,923 residents
- 31076
Reynolds (31076)
3,064 residents
- 31039 74
Howard (31039)
74 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31006, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,923 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31006 in?
ZIP code 31006 (Butler) is located in Taylor County, Georgia. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31006?
ZIP code 31006 in Butler, GA has a population of 4,923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31006?
The median household income in ZIP 31006 is $42,750, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31006?
The median home value in ZIP 31006 is $85,800, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31006 is African American at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31006?
ZIP code 31006 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 515 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31006 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31006?
In ZIP code 31006, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31006?
In ZIP code 31006, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31006 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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