| ZIP Code | 31516 |
| ZIP Code Name | Blackshear |
| Primary County | Pierce County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 15,477 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31516 is a United States ZIP Code located in Blackshear Georgia. Portions of 31516 are also in Deenwood and Sunnyside and Waycross. 31516 is entirely within Pierce County. 31516 is within the Waycross Area.
31516 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 31516 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31516 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31516 is White. The current unemployment level in 31516 is 4.3%.
| Population | 15,477 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.02% |
| Population Density | 89 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,522 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $50,878 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $52,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.10% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.54% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,416 | 86.1% |
| Black | 1,345 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 736 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,369 | 79.98% |
| Black | 262 | 8.85% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 9.93% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.14% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 653 | 8.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 582 | 7.92% |
| High School Diploma | 2,953 | 40.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 119 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 780 | 10.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,363 | 18.55% |
| Associates Degree | 450 | 6.12% |
| Masters Degree | 256 | 3.48% |
| Professional Degree | 135 | 1.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 50 | 0.68% |
| Coordinates | 31.31369019,-82.25836945 |
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| Region | Waycross Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Waycross, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 174 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75h - Bacon Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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