PlainZIP

Willacoochee, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31650

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

3,311
13/sq mi
$45,106
Median income
$62,500
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willacoochee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31650 covers 264.9 square miles in Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,311 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31650 reports a modest median household income of $45,106 (36% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,137. The poverty rate stands at 24.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. The typical home here is valued at $62,500 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of $613 monthly, and 59.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Atkinson County, so you can benchmark 31650 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 31650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willacoochee, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31650.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 31650, Willacoochee, 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

3,311

Population

264.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31650?

39.5

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$45,106

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$24,137

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31650 ranks nationally

Willacoochee, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,106 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 44.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,294

Total Housing Units

1,064

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$62,500

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$613

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 31650, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,950,000.

25

Businesses

454

Employees

$23.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 28.0%
Manufacturing 5 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 31650 vs 31512 →

ZIP 31650 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31650 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31650 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31512 Ambrose, GA 2,248 10.2 mi
31642 Pearson, GA 4,898 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Atkinson County

31642 standard
Pearson, GA
Pop: 4,898
31624 standard
Axson, GA
Pop: 1,273

Related Areas

Atkinson County Willacoochee, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31650 in? ▼
ZIP code 31650 (Willacoochee) is located in Atkinson County, Georgia. Atkinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atkinson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31650? ▼
ZIP code 31650 in Willacoochee, GA has a population of 3,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31650 is $45,106, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31650 is $62,500, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31650 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31650? ▼
ZIP code 31650 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31650 are: Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31650? ▼
In ZIP code 31650, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31650? ▼
In ZIP code 31650, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31650 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.