Lake Park, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31636

Lowndes County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

9,539
19/sq mi: $63,672
Median income: $230,900
Median home value: 18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31636 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 512.8 square miles in Lake Park, Lowndes County, Georgia. The area is home to 9,539 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31636 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31636 sits at $63,672 (9% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,454. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $230,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31636 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lowndes County, so you can benchmark 31636 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31636

Retail trade

36
Accommodation and food services

34
Other services (except public administration)

16
Construction

15
Professional, scientific, and technical services

12

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31636, Lake Park, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,539

Population

512.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31636?

36.0

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%

African American 14.9%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$32,454

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31636 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,672 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,793

Total Housing Units

4,138

Occupied Units

655

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%

Renter 33.0%

$230,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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 →

31636

9,539
31606

3,861
31648

1,040

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31636 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31636

$63,672
31606

$50,303
31648

$43,750

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31648	Statenville, GA	1,040	5.8 mi
31606	Valdosta, GA	3,861	6.4 mi

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Lowndes County Lake Park, GA Georgia

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.