| ZIP Code | 31636 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Park |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 155 ft |
| Latitude | 30.730986 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.111372 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13185 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.7% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 138 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,365 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 1,496 (21.8%) |
| Associates | 1,033 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 595 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,240 (18.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,340 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,200 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,989 |
| Vacant Units | 717 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,989 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 717 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 31636 is located in Lake Park, Georgia, within Lowndes County. With a population of 11,184, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 31636 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,340 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31636 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 31636 is majority White (65.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31636 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 31636 in Lake Park, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,184 residents, a median household income of $64,340, and a median home value of $204,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.