ZIP Code 31826 in Shiloh, GA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Shiloh, Georgia
Counties:Harris County[Primary]
Talbot County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:24:04 PM
Population:2,007 [See All]
Area Code:706
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.7837, -84.7095
Land Area:51.463 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31826 has 2,007 residents and 820 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 48.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.0% male and 54.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.4%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (39.7%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,007Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,285Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,065Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:39.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$82,617Source: Census ACS
Households:820Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$167,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,4512,4763,0652,8622,7612,7382,6262,2381,8722,0651,9622,0982,285
Decennial Census2,350------------------2,007------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.2

Male Median Age: 49.2

Female Median Age: 47.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male523967412452493261586199827259352020
Female374258726161684345899791759557293232
Total89811251138511311775106147158190157167116645252
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,13256.94%
Black:79740.09%
Hispanic:*331.66%
Asian:50.25%
American Indian:110.55%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:100.50%
Total:1,988100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:92345.99%49.2 years
Females:1,08454.01%47.8 years
Total:2,007100%48.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,26699.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:80.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:20.44%
Total Population:2,285100%
Total Native Population:2,27599.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:100.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $82,617, which is considerably higher than the state median ($74,664), is up $45,606 (123.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,817. Family households earn a median of $83,833 versus $30,270 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,563). By gender, male median income is $41,761 and female is $38,715, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,046 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.3%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 15.6%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,011$33,977$37,885$41,447$41,949$45,982$47,794$45,066$42,800$58,633$65,734$72,593$82,617
Median Family Income$52,743$52,566$51,385$49,708$49,556$50,531$55,714$50,625$47,938$67,899$72,517$80,677$83,833
Median NonFamily Income$10,489$14,393$14,761$14,826$14,053$15,833$17,143$29,306$30,446$32,111$33,911$36,607$30,270
Median Male Income$43,240$38,462$35,958$38,188$38,750$38,333$38,482$34,432$32,351$30,778$36,667$36,563$41,761
Median Female Income$24,808$23,333$24,801$31,042$27,344$38,710$38,194$34,091$29,813$29,032$28,618$33,333$38,715
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:90249.16%
Unemployed:1679.10%
Not In Labor Force:76641.74%
Total:1,835100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:26329.16%
Service:12213.53%
Sales and Office:9710.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:24927.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:17118.96%
Total Civilian Employed Population:902100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $167,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $76,500 (83.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,500. The median gross rent is $1,208, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $453 (60.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $411. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.38% (47.64% with a mortgage, 52.36% free-and-clear) and renters 31.62% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.12%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$91,300$85,000$84,600$90,300$88,500$93,000$98,800$100,000$112,300$119,300$148,800$208,100$167,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:103.77%
$500 to $999:259.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:3914.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:10.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:19071.70%
Total:265100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$755$858$908$918$778$772$781$781$797$755$817$725$1,208
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):27332.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):30035.80%
Renter Occupied:26531.62%
Total Occupied Housing Units:838100%

Occupied Housing Units:83883.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):16116.12%
Total Housing Units:999100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:81581.58%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:18418.42%
Total Housing Units:999100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (9.90%), down 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.06%). College enrollment is 2.08%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:915.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1409.16%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):62941.16%
Some college, no degree:29819.50%
Associate's degree:1036.74%
Bachelor's degree:1378.97%
Graduate or professional degree:1308.51%
Total:1,528100%
High school or higher:1,29784.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:26717.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,34451.71%
Public Insurance:88734.13%
No Insurance:36814.16%
Total:2,599100%
Has Health Insurance:2,23185.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.9%12.8%9.4%5.5%8.7%8.7%10.2%22.2%27.3%13.2%10.7%7.9%7.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:214.37%
Kindergarten:51.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):33770.06%
High school (grades 9-12):10822.45%
College or graduate school:102.08%
Total:481100%
Early Childhood:265.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):45093.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31826 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 192 people with an annual payroll of $11,053,000. USPS data shows 843 residential mailboxes and 15 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:843Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:15Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:972Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:842Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:19Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,170,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$11,053,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:192Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31826 is located in Harris County, Georgia, within the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17980) and Georgia's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 326,136 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 31826. It covers 51.463 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.147 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Columbus, GA-ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:17980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:326,136Source: Census
MSA:Columbus, GA-AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:51.463 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.147 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9626.23, 3838.27 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1370428Source: Census
Place Name:Shiloh city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31827 | | 31825

Schools in ZIP Code 31826


We could not locate which school district 31826 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Harris County Carver Middle School 11696 US Highway 27 E
Hamilton, GA 31811
District: Harris County School DistrictNearby
Park Elementary School 13185 US Highway 27 N
Hamilton, GA 31811
District: Harris County School DistrictNearby
Harris County High School 8281 Ga Highway 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
District: Harris County School DistrictNearby
Pine Ridge Elementary School 15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807
District: Harris County School DistrictNearby
Mulberry Creek Elementary School 8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804
District: Harris County School DistrictNearby
Waverly Hall Christian Academy 8365 Ga Hwy 208
Waverly Hall, GA 31831
District: Private SchoolNearby
Flint River Academy, Inc 11556 Hwy 85 E
Woodbury, GA 30293
District: Private SchoolNearby
Emanuel Preparatory School Of Math And Science 10107 Veterans Pkwy
Midland, GA 31820
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31826


Georgia Military College - Columbus 7300 Blackmon Road
Columbus, GA 31909-4460
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus State University 4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Type: Post Secondary
Rivertown School Of Beauty Barber Skin Care And Nails 4747 Hamilton Road, Suite E
Columbus, GA 31904
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Columbus 1800 Box Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
Type: Post Secondary
Lagrange College 601 Broad Street
Lagrange, GA 30240-2999
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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