PlainZIP

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
$42,750
Median income
$85,800
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,465. Local economic indicators show a 31.5% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $85,800 for a typical home value (64% below the state average), with rent averaging $692 a month; 53.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Taylor County, letting you compare 31006 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 31006?

45.7

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 45.7%
African American 51.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$24,465

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31006 ranks nationally

Butler, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,750 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,822

Total Housing Units

1,508

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.6%
Renter 46.4%

$85,800

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31039 Howard, GA 74 7.6 mi
31076 Reynolds, GA 3,064 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taylor County

31076 standard
Reynolds, GA
Pop: 3,064
31081 standard
Rupert, GA
Pop: 251
31039 standard
Howard, GA
Pop: 74

Related Areas

Taylor County Butler, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.