Manchester, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31816

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

6,091
59/sq mi: $50,663
Median income: $144,700
Median home value: 14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manchester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 24th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 59
people per sq mi: 58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31816 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31816 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.7 square miles in Manchester, Meriwether County, Georgia. The area is home to 6,091 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 31816 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31816 sits at $50,663 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,181. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $144,700 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,016 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31816 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Meriwether County, so you can benchmark 31816 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 31816

Retail trade

31
Other services (except public administration)

16
Accommodation and food services

13
Construction

9
Finance and insurance

9

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31816, Manchester, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

6,091

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31816?

38.7

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.6%

African American 49.7%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

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?

$50,663

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$27,181

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31816 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,663 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 60.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,532

Total Housing Units

2,062

Occupied Units

470

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%

Renter 42.3%

$144,700

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1973

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31816 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+14.0%	126
2021	+10.4%	139
2022	+17.3%	164
2023	+13.8%	186
2024	-0.5%	185

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 102 business establishments in ZIP 31816, employing approximately 709 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,611,000.

102

Businesses

709

Employees

$22.6M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	31	30.4%
Other services (except public administration)	16	15.7%
Accommodation and food services	13	12.8%
Construction	9	8.8%
Finance and insurance	9	8.8%
Health care and social assistance	8	7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	5	4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	3	2.9%

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 31816 vs 30293 →

31816

6,091
30293

2,981
30258

2,622
31826

2,350
31830

2,191
31836

1,154

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31816 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31826

$85,376
31830

$61,250
30293

$59,365
30258

$58,777
31816

$50,663
31836

$46,771

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31816 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
30293	Woodbury, GA	2,981	6.6 mi
31830	Warm Springs, GA	2,191	7.5 mi
31836	Woodland, GA	1,154	6.8 mi
31826	Shiloh, GA	2,350	8.2 mi
30258	Molena, GA	2,622	11.0 mi

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Meriwether County Manchester, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31816 in? ▼

ZIP code 31816 (Manchester) is located in Meriwether County, Georgia. Meriwether County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meriwether-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 31816? ▼

ZIP code 31816 in Manchester, GA has a population of 6,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31816? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31816 is $50,663, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31816? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31816 is $144,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31816? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31816 is African American at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31816? ▼

ZIP code 31816 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31816? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31816 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31816? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31816 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 31816? ▼

In ZIP code 31816, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 31816? ▼

In ZIP code 31816, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31816? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31816 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.