City

Lakeland, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lanier County  ·  Georgia

👥6,978Population
💰$43,815Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$168,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 28.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black28.7%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
32%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty29.0% ▲ 190% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,524 (36.2%)
Some College552 (13.1%)
Associates767 (18.2%)
Bachelors508 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree853 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,815 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$168,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units3,133
Vacant Units638

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Lakeland, GA

Lakeland is a city in Georgia, located in Lanier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,978 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Lakeland is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,815 is below the national average. Approximately 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakeland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakeland is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.92%).

Lakeland, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Lakeland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31635 6,978 $43,815 $168,900 $864 0.7% 32.3% 68.8%