Zip code 31006: Butler, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31006?

31006 is assigned to Butler, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31006 in?

31006 is in Taylor County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31006?

About 3,984 people live in 31006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31006?

The median household income in 31006 is $42,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 31006?

The closest zip codes to 31006 are 31039, 31076, 31812, 31058, 31081.

Residential delivery areaTaylor CountyEastern Time

Population

3,984

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$692/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

180 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31006

31006 is a rural zip code in Butler, Georgia (Taylor County), covering 180 sq mi of land. About 3,984 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,750 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,800, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $692 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and education.

How 31006 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%39th of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older27.1%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%73rd of 708 in GA
Government workers23.2%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%115th of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.511
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47777th of 691 in GA
Housing vacancy17.2%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%209th of 694 in GA
Median age45.7
88th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6145th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate14.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%222nd of 701 in GA
Average commute30.7 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min219th of 684 in GA
Diversity index52.9
57th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9291st of 708 in GA
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%421st of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%245th of 704 in GA
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%468th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters43.8%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%413th of 678 in GA
Homeownership rate53.6%
22nd
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%602nd of 693 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.5%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%392nd of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%456th of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$36,771
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066510th of 699 in GA
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%459th of 704 in GA
Per capita income$24,465
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924593rd of 708 in GA
Population3,984
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407437th of 708 in GA
Work from home4.4%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%540th of 706 in GA
Median household income$42,750
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353612th of 672 in GA
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi600th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$692
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393566th of 628 in GA
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%574th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%624th of 708 in GA
Median home value$85,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300612th of 661 in GA
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%658th of 704 in GA

Measure	31006	Taylor	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	31.5%	32.1%	13.4%	12.5%	97th	39th of 694
Residents 65 and older	27.1%	21.9%	15%	17.2%	95th	73rd of 708
Government workers	23.2%	26%	14.3%	14.5%	92nd	115th of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.511	0.516	0.477	0.483	92nd	77th of 691
Housing vacancy	17.2%	19.3%	10.3%	10.1%	90th	209th of 694
Median age	45.7	44	37.6	38.9	88th	145th of 708
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.9%	10.3%	12.4%	8.4%	88th	222nd of 701
Average commute	30.7 min	32.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	77th	219th of 684
Diversity index	52.9	51.4	64.9	61.4	57th	291st of 708
Veterans	6.2%	8.5%	7.2%	6.2%	55th	421st of 708
Healthcare workers	9.6%	9.6%	8.2%	9.7%	52nd	245th of 704
Residents under 18	20.1%	19.8%	23.2%	22%	32nd	468th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	43.8%	54.9%	52.4%	51.1%	25th	413th of 678
Homeownership rate	53.6%	62.9%	65.7%	65.2%	22nd	602nd of 693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.5%	17.5%	34.9%	35.7%	19th	392nd of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	2.6%	5.1%	5.2%	19th	456th of 704
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,771	$40,682	$47,066	$49,666	13th	510th of 699
Tech workers	0.7%	2.6%	4%	3.8%	8th	459th of 704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,465	$26,145	$40,924	$44,673	7th	593rd of 708
Population	3,984	7,786	10,940,407	334,922,499	6th	437th of 708
Work from home	4.4%	6.5%	15.9%	15.1%	6th	540th of 706
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,750	$41,788	$77,353	$80,734	4th	612th of 672
Population density	22/sq mi	21/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	600th of 708
Median gross rent	$692	$630	$1,393	$1,413	3rd	566th of 628
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	76.3%	91%	91%	2nd	574th of 693
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	1.4%	11.2%	14.1%	2nd	624th of 708
Median home value	$85,800	$87,700	$303,300	$332,700	1st	612th of 661
Self-employed workers	2.9%	5.1%	10.1%	10%	1st	658th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

45.7

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

27.1%

Race and ethnicity

White46%
Black51%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

52.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,508
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 64.5%
Married couples: 34.6%
Living alone: 31.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31006

$42,750

Taylor Co.

$41,788

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,465

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.511

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31006

$85,800

Taylor Co.

$87,700

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31006

$692

Taylor Co.

$630

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,822
Owner-occupied: 53.6%
Vacant: 17.2%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.5%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

37%

20–29

30–44

12%

45–59

18%

60+

17%

Average commute

30.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Transportation and moving

14%

Education

11%

Production

10%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Police and fire

Management

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Construction

15%

Education

15%

Admin, support and management

11%

Other services

Manufacturing

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Information

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$36,771

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31006	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,363	$74,888
Service	$18,297	$26,804
Sales and office	$58,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,119	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,688	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

40%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.7%
No internet access: 22.4%
Without health insurance: 14.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Butler
State: Georgia
County: Taylor County
Center point: 32.5807° N, 84.2507° W
Land area: 180 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Butler2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31006

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31039	Howard, GA	7.6 mi	54	—	—
31076	Reynolds, GA	8.8 mi	2,968	$44,706	$113,800
31812	Junction City, GA	11 mi	484	$47,500	$108,000
31058	Mauk, GA	11 mi	1,929	$40,655	$85,200
31081	Rupert, GA	12 mi	203	$133,083	—
31078	Roberta, GA	13 mi	3,199	$54,688	$124,400
31041	Ideal, GA	15 mi	967	$27,436	$35,000
31810	Geneva, GA	16 mi	175	—	—
31827	Talbotton, GA	17 mi	1,590	$34,946	$75,500
31068	Oglethorpe, GA	19 mi	4,377	$30,352	$69,400
31016	Culloden, GA	20 mi	1,885	—	$184,800
31801	Box Springs, GA	21 mi	3,015	$53,799	$201,700

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Questions about 31006

What city is zip code 31006?

31006 is assigned to Butler, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31006 in?

31006 is in Taylor County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31006?

About 3,984 people live in 31006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31006 in?

31006 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31006?

The median household income in 31006 is $42,750.

What zip codes are near 31006?

The closest zip codes to 31006 are 31039, 31076, 31812, 31058, 31081.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31006, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.