City

Shady Dale, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Georgia

👥1,391Population
💰$49,028Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$112,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 12%Black: 34.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic12.0%
Black34.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.9%)
HS Graduate441 (52.7%)
Some College124 (14.8%)
Associates135 (16.1%)
Bachelors51 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree70 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,028 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units458
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Shady Dale, GA

Shady Dale is a city in Georgia, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,391 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Shady Dale is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,028 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shady Dale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shady Dale is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (52.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shady Dale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31085 1,391 $49,028 $112,700 $955 2.0% 14.5% 87.6%