Zip code 31635: Lakeland, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31635?

31635 is assigned to Lakeland, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31635 in?

31635 is mostly in Lanier County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31635?

About 6,787 people live in 31635, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31635?

The median household income in 31635 is $45,414.

Q: What zip codes are near 31635?

The closest zip codes to 31635 are 31645, 31649, 31639, 31699, 31641.

Residential delivery areaLanier CountyEastern Time

Population

6,787

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$172K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$875/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

143 sq mi

48 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31635

31635 is a rural zip code in Lakeland, Georgia (Lanier County), covering 143 sq mi of land. About 6,787 people live here, or 48 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,414 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $171,800, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 31635 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans14.6%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%37th of 708 in GA
Poverty rate28.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%57th of 694 in GA
Housing vacancy20.7%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%139th of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate15.9%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%174th of 701 in GA
Government workers19.5%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%193rd of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.477
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477176th of 691 in GA
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%138th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters55.2%
67th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%223rd of 678 in GA
Self-employed workers10.7%
66th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%277th of 704 in GA
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%272nd of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate72%
59th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%375th of 693 in GA
Diversity index50.8
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9327th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older16.3%
48th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%372nd of 708 in GA
Average commute23.2 min
31st
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min547th of 684 in GA
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%321st of 704 in GA
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6558th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher20.3%
21st
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%382nd of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%424th of 708 in GA
Median home value$171,800
15th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300415th of 661 in GA
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%398th of 693 in GA
Median gross rent$875
12th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393413th of 628 in GA
Population6,787
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407359th of 708 in GA
Work from home5.9%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%479th of 706 in GA
Median earnings per worker$35,485
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066561st of 699 in GA
Population density48/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi483rd of 708 in GA
Per capita income$24,569
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924592nd of 708 in GA
Median household income$45,414
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353593rd of 672 in GA
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%627th of 704 in GA

Measure	31635	Lanier	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	14.6%	13.3%	7.2%	6.2%	97th	37th of 708
Poverty rateWeakness	28.7%	26.1%	13.4%	12.5%	95th	57th of 694
Housing vacancy	20.7%	16.5%	10.3%	10.1%	94th	139th of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.9%	17.1%	12.4%	8.4%	90th	174th of 701
Government workers	19.5%	19%	14.3%	14.5%	83rd	193rd of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.477	0.485	0.477	0.483	80th	176th of 691
Healthcare workers	11.2%	10.9%	8.2%	9.7%	73rd	138th of 704
Rent-burdened renters	55.2%	55.2%	52.4%	51.1%	67th	223rd of 678
Self-employed workers	10.7%	9.7%	10.1%	10%	66th	277th of 704
Residents under 18	23.7%	22.5%	23.2%	22%	64th	272nd of 708
Homeownership rate	72%	73.2%	65.7%	65.2%	59th	375th of 693
Diversity index	50.8	51.7	64.9	61.4	53rd	327th of 708
Residents 65 and older	16.3%	15.2%	15%	17.2%	48th	372nd of 708
Average commute	23.2 min	24.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	31st	547th of 684
Tech workers	1.8%	1.8%	4%	3.8%	29th	321st of 704
Median age	35.6	36.8	37.6	38.9	25th	558th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.3%	19.3%	34.9%	35.7%	21st	382nd of 708
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	4.8%	11.2%	14.1%	16th	424th of 708
Median home value	$171,800	$162,300	$303,300	$332,700	15th	415th of 661
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	86.8%	91%	91%	14th	398th of 693
Median gross rent	$875	$913	$1,393	$1,413	12th	413th of 628
Population	6,787	10,221	10,940,407	334,922,499	11th	359th of 708
Work from home	5.9%	7.5%	15.9%	15.1%	11th	479th of 706
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,485	$34,975	$47,066	$49,666	10th	561st of 699
Population density	48/sq mi	52/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	483rd of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,569	$25,942	$40,924	$44,673	7th	592nd of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,414	$47,186	$77,353	$80,734	6th	593rd of 672
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	4%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	627th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

16.3%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black27%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

50.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 2,490
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73%
Married couples: 49.4%
Living alone: 25.2%
Veterans (of adults): 14.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31635

$45,414

Lanier Co.

$47,186

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,569

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.477

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31635

$171,800

Lanier Co.

$162,300

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31635

$875

Lanier Co.

$913

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 3,141
Owner-occupied: 72%
Vacant: 20.7%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.5%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

22%

20–29

13%

30–44

28%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

11%

Education

Office and admin

Management

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

Construction

Other services

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,485

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31635	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,768	$74,888
Service	$31,004	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,296	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,255	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,787	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.6%
No internet access: 9%
Without health insurance: 15.9%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Lakeland
State: Georgia
County: Lanier County
Center point: 31.0969° N, 83.0485° W
Land area: 143 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31635 spans 3 counties

Lanier County79% of land
Atkinson County12% of land
Clinch County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Lakeland2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31635

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31645	Ray City, GA	10 mi	4,988	$70,833	$140,800
31649	Stockton, GA	11 mi	1,051	$93,980	$216,100
31639	Nashville, GA	12 mi	11,059	$54,159	$152,800
31699	Moody Afb, GA	12 mi	620	—	—
31641	Naylor, GA	12 mi	1,741	$59,783	$201,000
31642	Pearson, GA	15 mi	4,617	$41,574	$69,300
31605	Valdosta, GA	15 mi	24,829	$79,156	$226,000
31630	Du Pont, GA	16 mi	840	$27,411	$86,200
31650	Willacoochee, GA	19 mi	2,676	$45,106	$62,500
31634	Homerville, GA	19 mi	5,133	$46,332	$92,300
31632	Hahira, GA	20 mi	15,942	$83,946	$265,600
31627	Cecil, GA	21 mi	287	$29,500	$74,300

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Questions about 31635

What city is zip code 31635?

31635 is assigned to Lakeland, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31635 in?

31635 is mostly in Lanier County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31635?

About 6,787 people live in 31635, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31635 in?

31635 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31635?

The median household income in 31635 is $45,414.

What zip codes are near 31635?

The closest zip codes to 31635 are 31645, 31649, 31639, 31699, 31641.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31635, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.