31085 ZIP Code — Shady Dale, GA

Jasper County, Georgia

ZIP code 31085 is located in Shady Dale, Georgia, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 44.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 31085

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 $102,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,639) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,267

population

44.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shady Dale	Acceptable
Shady Dale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30056 Newborn (4.3 mi) 30055 Mansfield (8.1 mi) 31064 Monticello (10.1 mi) 30663 Rutledge (13.4 mi) 30014 Covington (15.4 mi) 30014 Covington (15.4 mi) 30650 Madison (16 mi) 30025 Social Circle (16.3 mi) 31026 Eatonton (16.4 mi) 31024 Eatonton (18.1 mi) 30625 Buckhead (18.1 mi) 30216 Flovilla (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,267
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	44.30 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.4224
Longitude	-83.6359
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	51.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.8%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,267

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$42,639

Median household income

$24,171

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$1,078

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

135

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	13.3%
18 and over	1,099	86.7%
65 and over	326	25.7%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.1%

Black or African American 30.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Other race 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	736	54.1%
Black or African American	414	30.4%
Hispanic or Latino	93	6.8%
Two or more races	59	4.3%
Other race	58	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	51.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.8%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$42,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$1,078
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	58	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	77	19.8%
Households with children under 18	123	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	54.8%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	29.7%
Married	44.9%	52.6%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	11.1%
Divorced	4.5%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.5%
Kindergarten	5	2.6%
Elementary school	102	52.8%
High school	65	33.7%
College / grad school	20	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.9%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 6.4%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.4

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,249	98.6%
Spanish	55	4.4%
Other Indo-European	55	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,202	94.9%
Born in same state	1,202	94.9%
Born in different state	884	69.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	5.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	369	29.1%
Italian	94	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	57	4.5%
Irish	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31085

What city is ZIP code 31085 in?

ZIP code 31085 is primarily assigned to Shady Dale, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31085 in?

ZIP code 31085 falls within Jasper County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31085 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 31085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31085 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 31085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31085?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31085 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31085 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31085 in?

ZIP code 31085 observes the EST timezone.