Zip code 31826: Shiloh, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31826
31826 is a rural zip code in Shiloh, Georgia (Harris County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 2,552 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 35.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $85,376 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $175,700, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,287 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and food service.
How 31826 compares
- Unemployment rate14.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%19th of 704 in GA
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%53rd of 678 in GA
- Average commute35.6 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min69th of 684 in GA
- Uninsured rate15.8%90thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%181st of 701 in GA
- Housing vacancy15.1%87thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%253rd of 694 in GA
- Residents under 1824.8%73rdU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%205th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate15.7%72ndU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%310th of 694 in GA
- 61stU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%294th of 708 in GA
- 61stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%316th of 704 in GA
- Median household income$85,37657thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353150th of 672 in GA
- Government workers14.6%57thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%388th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index51.855thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9309th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access92.6%54thU.S. 91% · GA 91%193rd of 693 in GA
- 44thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%474th of 693 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,28742ndU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393181st of 628 in GA
- 38thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477417th of 691 in GA
- Veterans4.8%36thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%553rd of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$34,80833rdU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924277th of 708 in GA
- Median age35.323rdU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6571st of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$38,50317thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066458th of 699 in GA
- Median home value$175,70016thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300403rd of 661 in GA
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%457th of 708 in GA
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%441st of 704 in GA
- Population density50/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi478th of 708 in GA
- Work from home4.9%7thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%521st of 706 in GA
- Population2,5524thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407511th of 708 in GA
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%601st of 704 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%620th of 708 in GA
| Measure | 31826 | Harris | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 14.9% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 19th of 704 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 70.3% | 48.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 53rd of 678 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.6 min | 26.1 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 69th of 684 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.8% | 6.8% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 181st of 701 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 253rd of 694 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.8% | 21.5% | 23.2% | 22% | 205th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | 9% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 310th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18% | 19.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 294th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.2% | 8.6% | 10.1% | 10% | 316th of 704 | |
| Median household income | $85,376 | $97,302 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 150th of 672 | |
| Government workers | 14.6% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 388th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 51.8 | 42.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 309th of 708 | |
| Broadband access | 92.6% | 88.9% | 91% | 91% | 193rd of 693 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66% | 88.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 474th of 693 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 | $1,048 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 181st of 628 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.421 | 0.414 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 417th of 691 | |
| Veterans | 4.8% | 12.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 553rd of 708 | |
| Per capita income | $34,808 | $44,650 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 277th of 708 | |
| Median age | 35.3 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 571st of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,503 | $55,113 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 458th of 699 | |
| Median home value | $175,700 | $302,800 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 403rd of 661 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.7% | 38% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 457th of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 4.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 441st of 704 | |
| Population density | 50/sq mi | 78/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 478th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 11.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 521st of 706 | |
| Population | 2,552 | 36,086 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 511th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 601st of 704 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 2.1% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 620th of 708 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White60%
- Black35%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.9%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 903
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 84.2%
- Married couples
- 62.3%
- Living alone
- 14.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.8%
- Male / female
- 38% / 62%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,064
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Vacant
- 15.1%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 70.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 54.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 31826 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,045 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,172 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,483 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,972 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,028 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.3%
- Households with broadband
- 92.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.2%
- No internet access
- 6.6%
- Without health insurance
- 15.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Shiloh
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Harris County
- Center point
- 32.8002° N, 84.7031° W
- Land area
- 51 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31826 spans 2 counties
- Harris County66% of land
- Talbot County34% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Shiloh4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31826
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31823 | Pine Mountain Valley, GA | 6.3 mi | $71,420 |
| 31830 | Warm Springs, GA | 7.1 mi | $61,250 |
| 31816 | Manchester, GA | 8 mi | $50,663 |
| 31831 | Waverly Hall, GA | 9.2 mi | $98,214 |
| 31836 | Woodland, GA | 9.8 mi | $46,771 |
| 31807 | Ellerslie, GA | 12 mi | $109,345 |
| 31822 | Pine Mountain, GA | 13 mi | $66,302 |
| 31827 | Talbotton, GA | 14 mi | $34,946 |
| 30293 | Woodbury, GA | 14 mi | $59,365 |
| 31804 | Cataula, GA | 14 mi | $103,095 |
| 31811 | Hamilton, GA | 14 mi | $90,385 |
| 31829 | Upatoi, GA | 16 mi | $109,764 |
Zip codes like 31826 elsewhere
Questions about 31826
What city is zip code 31826?
31826 is assigned to Shiloh, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31826 in?
31826 is mostly in Harris County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 31826?
About 2,552 people live in 31826, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31826 in?
31826 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31826?
The median household income in 31826 is $85,376.
What zip codes are near 31826?
The closest zip codes to 31826 are 31823, 31830, 31816, 31831, 31836.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31826, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.