Lakeland, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31635
Lanier County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,560
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,414
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31635 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31635 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia, home to 6,560 residents across 309.4 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31635 reports a modest median household income of $45,414 (35% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,569. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,800 (29% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 72.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Lanier County, so 31635 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31635
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeland, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31635.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31635, Lakeland, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,560
Population
309.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31635?
35.6
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$45,414
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$24,569
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31635 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Lakeland, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,414 12th percentile higher than 12% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,141housing units
3,141
Total Housing Units
2,490
Occupied Units
651
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 31635, employing approximately 902 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,265,000.
98
Businesses
902
Employees
$33.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31635 vs 31649 →
ZIP 31635 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31639
Nashville (31639)
10,537 residents
- 31635
Lakeland (31635)
6,560 residents
- 31649 1,056
Stockton (31649)
1,056 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31635 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31649
Stockton (31649)
$93,980 median income
- 31639
Nashville (31639)
$54,159 median income
- 31635
Lakeland (31635)
$45,414 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31635 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31635, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,560 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31635 in?
ZIP code 31635 (Lakeland) is located in Lanier County, Georgia. Lanier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lanier-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31635?
ZIP code 31635 in Lakeland, GA has a population of 6,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31635?
The median household income in ZIP 31635 is $45,414, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31635?
The median home value in ZIP 31635 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31635 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31635?
ZIP code 31635 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31635 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31635?
In ZIP code 31635, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31635?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31635 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31635?
In ZIP code 31635, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31635 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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