| ZIP Code | 31637 |
|---|---|
| City | Lenox |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 269 ft |
| Latitude | 31.295961 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.440219 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 649 (38.8%) |
| Some College | 249 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 261 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 193 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 282 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,138 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $834/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,360 |
| Vacant Units | 216 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,360 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 216 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 31637 is located in Lenox, Georgia, within Cook County. With a population of 3,006, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 31637 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,138 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31637 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $834 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 31637 is primarily White (84.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31637 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 31637 in Lenox, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,006 residents, a median household income of $59,138, and a median home value of $112,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.