Lake Park, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31636
Lowndes County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,539
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,672
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Park pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31636 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31636 (Lake Park, GA) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.9 in 2023 to 199.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31636 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Park, Lowndes County, Georgia, home to 9,539 residents across 512.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31636 reports a modest median household income of $63,672 (9% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,454. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,900 (4% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $788; 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lowndes County, so 31636 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 31636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Park, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31636.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 31636, Lake Park, 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
9,539
Population
512.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31636?
36.0
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
3.3%
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?
$63,672
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,454
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31636 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Lake Park, 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)
$63,672 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
4,793housing units
4,793
Total Housing Units
4,138
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31636 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 134 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 150 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 183 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 193 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 199 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 169 business establishments in ZIP 31636, employing approximately 2,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,890,000.
169
Businesses
2,434
Employees
$85.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 21.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 20.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
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 31636 vs 31648 →
ZIP 31636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31636
Lake Park (31636)
9,539 residents
- 31606
Valdosta (31606)
3,861 residents
- 31648 1,040
Statenville (31648)
1,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31636 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31636
Lake Park (31636)
$63,672 median income
- 31606
Valdosta (31606)
$50,303 median income
- 31648
Statenville (31648)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31636 ranks the highest 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 31636, 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 (9,539 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 31636 in?
ZIP code 31636 (Lake Park) is located in Lowndes County, Georgia. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31636?
ZIP code 31636 in Lake Park, GA has a population of 9,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31636?
The median household income in ZIP 31636 is $63,672, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31636?
The median home value in ZIP 31636 is $230,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31636 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31636?
ZIP code 31636 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 2,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31636 are: Retail trade (36), Accommodation and food services (34), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31636?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31636 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31636?
In ZIP code 31636, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 31636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31636 is 25.9 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 31636?
In ZIP code 31636, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31636 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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