31006 ZIP Code — Butler, GA

Taylor County, Georgia

ZIP code 31006 is located in Butler, Georgia, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 180.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31006

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 $89,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $42,886. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,434

population

180.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Butler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31076 Reynolds (7.5 mi) 31081 Rupert (11.4 mi) 31812 Junction City (11.6 mi) 31078 Roberta (12.8 mi) 31058 Mauk (13.3 mi) 31827 Talbotton (16 mi) 31041 Ideal (16.3 mi) 31016 Culloden (16.8 mi) 31068 Oglethorpe (18.7 mi) 31801 Box Springs (19.6 mi) 31066 Musella (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,434
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	269

Geography
Land area	180.25 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	32.5922
Longitude	-84.2532
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.1%	70.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	20.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,434

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$42,886

Median household income

$21,807

Per capita income

$89,900

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

54.3%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,293

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

136

5–9

108

170

10–14

188

104

15–19

115

178

20–24

196

238

25–34

263

172

35–44

189

261

45–54

287

143

55–59

157

145

60–64

160

270

65–74

298

128

75–84

141

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	954	21.5%
18 and over	3,480	78.5%
65 and over	1,002	22.6%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.2%

White 41.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,378	53.2%
White	1,866	41.7%
Two or more races	158	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	36	0.8%
Asian	30	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.1%	70.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	20.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$42,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 36.7%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,900
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	54.3%
Renter occupied	45.7%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	632	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	65	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	158	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	748	46.7%
Households with children under 18	457	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	636	39.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	44.7%
Married	42.9%	30.2%
Separated	0.9%	4.0%
Widowed	5.2%	15.8%
Divorced	15.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 22.9%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	9.4%
Kindergarten	37	3.8%
Elementary school	492	50.3%
High school	231	23.6%
College / grad school	126	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Other services 11.0%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,174	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,403	99.3%
Born in same state	4,373	98.6%
Born in different state	4,047	91.3%
Foreign born	30	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.7%
Not a US citizen	30	96.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	499	11.3%
French	274	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	80.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31006

What city is ZIP code 31006 in?

ZIP code 31006 is primarily assigned to Butler, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31006 in?

ZIP code 31006 falls within Taylor County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31006?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31006 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 31006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31006?

The median home value in ZIP code 31006 is $89,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31006?

Health data for ZIP code 31006 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31006 in?

ZIP code 31006 observes the EST timezone.