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Manchester, GA
City in Meriwether County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31816.
Population
3,631
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
453
ZIP codes
1
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 2.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,353 a year, 34% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,500 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Manchester, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,353
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$135,500
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (231), German Americans (98), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meriwether County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,564
5,046 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,285
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $7,493 per person
How people get to work
Manchester, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.6%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manchester, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Manchester
1 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warm SpringsCity | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| ShilohCity | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| WoodlandCity | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodburyCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| MolenaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Sunset VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| TalbottonCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Pine MountainTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Waverly HallTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| HamiltonCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| GayTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ThomastonCity | 17 mi | 9.5 |
| Hannahs MillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| EllerslieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, GA in?
- Manchester is in Meriwether County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Manchester, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 31816.
- What is the population of Manchester, GA?
- About 3,631 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include Warm Springs (4.2 mi), Shiloh (5.8 mi), Woodland (5.8 mi), Woodbury (8.9 mi), Molena (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023