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Pierce County
Blackshear, GA
31516
31516 ZIP Code — Blackshear, GA
Pierce County, Georgia
ZIP code 31516 is located in
Blackshear ,
Georgia ,
within Pierce County .
It covers approximately 159.54 square miles and serves a population of
15,495 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 912 .
About ZIP code 31516
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,825. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 31516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
15,495
Population density
97 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
229
Geography
Land area
159.54 sq mi
Water area
1.62 sq mi
Latitude
31.3241
Longitude
-82.2464
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
912
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
53.6%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
31.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
12.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$56,825
Median household income
$115,700
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,767 24.3% 18 and over 11,728 75.7% 65 and over 2,648 17.1% Median age 40.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 13,549 84.6% Black or African American 1,249 7.8% Hispanic or Latino 529 3.3% Two or more races 351 2.2% Other race 319 2% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
53.6%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
31.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.5%
12.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 7.5% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 20.8% $75k–$100k 16.5% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $56,825
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $115,700 Median rent / month $780 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 9.8% Single-family detached 61.9% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 32.5% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 18.4% 1990–1999 28.6% 1980–1989 20.3% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 0.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 13.1% 3 bedrooms 63.2% 4 bedrooms 19.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 28.5% 2 vehicles 38.9% 3 or more 30.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.8% Electricity 92.9% Propane / LP gas 1.9% Wood 0.6% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 3,070 51.8% Cohabiting couple 351 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 875 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 1,635 27.6% Households with children under 18 1,945 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 1,848 31.2% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.6% 22.6% Married 53.3% 51.2% Separated 4.0% 3.6% Widowed 1.6% 12.2% Divorced 12.5% 10.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 223 6.1% Kindergarten 87 2.4% Elementary school 1,816 49.5% High school 907 24.7% College / grad school 634 17.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Professional & management
6.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.0% Service 14.9% Sales & office 26.3% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 20.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.4% Government 13.7% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.3% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.3% Walk 0.1% Work from home 0.7% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
42.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.1% Retirement income 21.4% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.3% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 31.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 22.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 51.1% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 870 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 43.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.6% Public insurance 38.4% No insurance 13.0% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 14,603 94.2% Spanish 138 0.9% Other Indo-European 138 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 15,177 97.9% Born in same state 15,106 97.5% Born in different state 11,434 73.8% Foreign born 71 0.5% Naturalized citizen 318 2.1% Not a US citizen 56 17.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 2,181 14.1% French 1,132 7.3% Italian 858 5.5% German 140 0.9%
Ancestry Count % English 39 0.3% Polish 15 0.1% Irish 8 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31516
What city is ZIP code 31516 in?
ZIP code 31516 is primarily assigned to Blackshear, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31516 in?
ZIP code 31516 falls within Pierce County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 31516 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 31516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31516?
The median home value in ZIP code 31516 is $115,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 31516?
ZIP code 31516 has an estimated population of 15,495 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31516?
The median household income in ZIP code 31516 is $56,825, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31516 in?
ZIP code 31516 observes the EST timezone.
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