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 Low-density area
- $46,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,521. The poverty rate is 20.9%, 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 $116,100 (52% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $965; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Jasper County, so 31085 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 31085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shady Dale, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31085.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31085?
34.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.1%
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?
$46,375
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$21,521
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31085 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Shady Dale, 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)
$46,375 14th percentile higher than 14% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
482housing units
482
Total Housing Units
473
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
3.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31064
Monticello (31064)
9,450 residents
- 30055 3,018
Mansfield (30055)
3,018 residents
- 30056 2,500
Newborn (30056)
2,500 residents
- 31085 1,043
Shady Dale (31085)
1,043 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31085 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30055
Mansfield (30055)
$84,760 median income
- 30056
Newborn (30056)
$68,494 median income
- 31064
Monticello (31064)
$60,217 median income
- 31085
Shady Dale (31085)
$46,375 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31085, 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 (1,043 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 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.
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