| ZIP Code | 31047 |
|---|---|
| City | Kathleen |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code | 478 |
| Elevation | 282 ft |
| Latitude | 32.466866 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.580995 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.5% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,036 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 1,240 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,296 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,768 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,739 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,581 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,514/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,243 |
| Vacant Units | 510 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,243 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 510 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 31047 is located in Kathleen, Georgia, within Houston County. With a population of 19,945, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 31047 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,581 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31047 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $278,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,514 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 31047 is majority White (64.96%). Residents are highly educated — 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31047 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 31047 in Kathleen, GA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,945 residents, a median household income of $115,581, and a median home value of $278,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.