PlainZIP

Shady Dale, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31085

Jasper County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,043
9/sq mi
$46,375
Median income
$116,100
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shady Dale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31085 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31085 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shady Dale, Jasper County, Georgia, home to just 1,043 residents across 114.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31085 reports a modest median household income of $46,375 (34% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $21,521. Local economic indicators show a 20.9% poverty rate alongside 0.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $116,100 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $965 a month; 78.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Jasper County, letting you compare 31085 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 31085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shady Dale, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31085.

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 31085, Shady Dale, 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

1,043

Population

114.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31085?

34.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 33.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$46,375

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$21,521

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31085 ranks nationally

Shady Dale, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,375 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

482

Total Housing Units

473

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

3.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$116,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 31085, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,991,000.

18

Businesses

229

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 5 27.8%
Construction 4 22.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 22.2%

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 31085 vs 30056 →

ZIP 31085 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 31085 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31085 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30056 Newborn, GA 2,500 5.3 mi
30055 Mansfield, GA 3,018 7.9 mi
31064 Monticello, GA 9,450 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

31064 standard
Monticello, GA
Pop: 9,450
31038 standard
Hillsboro, GA
Pop: 761

Related Areas

Jasper County Shady Dale, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31085 in? ▼
ZIP code 31085 (Shady Dale) is located in Jasper County, Georgia. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31085? ▼
ZIP code 31085 in Shady Dale, GA has a population of 1,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31085? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31085 is $46,375, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31085? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31085 is $116,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31085? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31085 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31085? ▼
ZIP code 31085 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31085? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31085 are: Manufacturing (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31085? ▼
In ZIP code 31085, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 31085? ▼
In ZIP code 31085, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31085? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31085 is 20.9% 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.