City

Blackshear, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Georgia

👥15,465Population
💰$57,394Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$132,200Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 7.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black7.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma204 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,685 (39.3%)
Some College1,236 (13.2%)
Associates1,092 (11.6%)
Bachelors1,141 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree2,017 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,394 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$132,200 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units6,627
Vacant Units676

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Blackshear, GA

Blackshear is a city in Georgia, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,465 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Blackshear is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,394 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blackshear is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackshear is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.67%).

Blackshear, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Blackshear
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31516 15,465 $57,394 $132,200 $823 4.5% 33.7% 78.6%