Manchester, GA
Data last updated April 26, 2026
Data last updated April 26, 2026
This data is based on ZIP codes 31816, 31826, 31830, which covers Manchester and Shiloh and Warm Springs.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 31816, 31826, 31830 area shared across these towns.
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Manchester ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -10% vs. avg. Meriwether Co. town
Manchester's ZIP area supports 1,637 jobs across 154 businesses, with workers earning an average of $41K per year, 10% below the Meriwether County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.86 index), led by retail trade and construction. 88.3% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 10.6 people. Jobs declined 4.8% from the prior year while business count declined 6.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Meriwether Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
154 businesses by employee count. 88.3% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
0.45
jobs per resident
10.6
employees per business
County avg: 12.1-12%
$18K
payroll per resident
$433K
payroll per business
Manchester ZIP Area vs. Avg. Meriwether Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Manchester ZIP | Avg. Meriwether Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 82 | 12 | 2.0x |
| Construction | 40 | 6 | 1.9x |
| Other Services | 36 | 5 | 2.1x |
| Food & Accommodation | 30 | 4 | 2.2x |
| Healthcare | 23 | 3 | 2.2x |
| Admin Services | 21 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2 | 2.2x |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 2 | 2.2x |
| Professional Services | 13 | 2 | 1.9x |
| Transportation | 12 | 2 | 1.8x |
| Agriculture | 7 | 1 | 2.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 7 | 1 | 2.0x |
| Information | 5 | 1 | 1.5x |
| Real Estate | 5 | 1 | 1.5x |
| Education | 3 | 0 | — |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 0 | — |