PlainZIP

Manchester, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31816

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

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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manchester, Meriwether County, Georgia, home to 6,091 residents across 102.7 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31816 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $144,700 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,016 monthly, and 57.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31816, plus 5 more within Meriwether County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 31816

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31816.

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 31816, Manchester, 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

6,091

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

59

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

Manchester, GA 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

$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 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

8

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 →

ZIP 31816 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 31816 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 31816 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 31816 ranks #5 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Meriwether County

30222 standard
Greenville, GA
Pop: 4,042
30293 standard
Woodbury, GA
Pop: 2,981
30251 standard
Luthersville, GA
Pop: 2,342
31830 standard
Warm Springs, GA
Pop: 2,191
30218 standard
Gay, GA
Pop: 1,974

Related Areas

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.

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