31826 ZIP Code — Shiloh, GA

Harris County, Georgia

ZIP code 31826 is located in Shiloh, Georgia, within Harris County. It covers approximately 51.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 31826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $72,593. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 31826 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,098

population

51.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shiloh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31823 Pine Mountain Valley (6.2 mi) 31831 Waverly Hall (7.9 mi) 31830 Warm Springs (8.7 mi) 31836 Woodland (9.2 mi) 31816 Manchester (9.7 mi) 31807 Ellerslie (10.4 mi) 31822 Pine Mountain (12.3 mi) 31804 Cataula (13 mi) 31827 Talbotton (13.7 mi) 31811 Hamilton (14.1 mi) 30293 Woodbury (15.4 mi) 31829 Upatoi (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,098
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	51.46 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.7837
Longitude	-84.7095
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	35.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	27.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,098

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$72,593

Median household income

$33,712

Per capita income

$208,100

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

729

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

163

35–44

206

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

106

138

65–74

175

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	480	22.9%
18 and over	1,618	77.1%
65 and over	468	22.3%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%

Black or African American 25.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,442	68.1%
Black or African American	538	25.4%
Two or more races	84	4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.9%
Other race	20	0.9%
Asian	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	35.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	27.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	28.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$72,593

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,100
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	18.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	23.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	522	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	180	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	142	16.7%
Households with children under 18	292	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	43.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	23.0%
Married	56.7%	56.2%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%
Widowed	15.5%	6.6%
Divorced	2.6%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.4%
Kindergarten	1	0.2%
Elementary school	340	68.3%
High school	111	22.3%
College / grad school	34	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Construction 12.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	25.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,076	99.0%
Spanish	25	1.2%
Other Indo-European	12	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,085	99.4%
Born in same state	2,085	99.4%
Born in different state	1,792	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.6%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	431	20.5%
French	415	19.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	2.5%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31826

What city is ZIP code 31826 in?

ZIP code 31826 is primarily assigned to Shiloh, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31826 in?

ZIP code 31826 falls within Talbot County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31826 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 31826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31826?

Health data for ZIP code 31826 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 31826?

ZIP code 31826 has an estimated population of 2,098 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31826?

The median home value in ZIP code 31826 is $208,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 31826 in?

ZIP code 31826 observes the EST timezone.