PlainZIP

Blackshear, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31516

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

14,735
35/sq mi
$63,203
Median income
$154,900
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blackshear pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 422.2 square miles in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia. The area is home to 14,735 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31516 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31516 sits at $63,203 (10% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,707. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $154,900 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 31516 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31516.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31516, Blackshear, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,735

Population

422.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31516?

40.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$63,203

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$35,707

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31516 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,203 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,671

Total Housing Units

5,999

Occupied Units

672

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$154,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+27.0%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31516 have increased 27.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 160
2021 +12.0% 179
2022 +21.6% 218
2023 +5.7% 230
2024 +27.0% 292

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 308 business establishments in ZIP 31516, employing approximately 3,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,803,000.

308

Businesses

3,093

Employees

$132.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 18.8%
Construction 38 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 34 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 26 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 17 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.2%
Manufacturing 15 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.5%
Finance and insurance 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Information 5 1.6%

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 31516 vs 31501 →

ZIP 31516 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 31516 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
31501 Waycross, GA 15,576 8.2 mi
31556 Offerman, GA 67 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

31557 standard
Patterson, GA
Pop: 3,043
31551 standard
Mershon, GA
Pop: 1,020
31556 standard
Offerman, GA
Pop: 67

Related Areas

Pierce County Blackshear, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31516 in? ▼
ZIP code 31516 (Blackshear) is located in Pierce County, Georgia. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31516? ▼
ZIP code 31516 in Blackshear, GA has a population of 14,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31516? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31516 is $63,203, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31516? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31516 is $154,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31516? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31516 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31516? ▼
ZIP code 31516 has 308 business establishments employing approximately 3,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31516? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31516 are: Retail trade (58), Construction (38), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31516? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31516 increased by 27.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31516? ▼
In ZIP code 31516, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31516? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31516 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31516? ▼
In ZIP code 31516, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31516? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31516 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blackshear, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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