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 Low-density area
- $45,106
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,137. The poverty rate is 24.3%, 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 $62,500 (74% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $613; owner occupancy is 59.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Atkinson County, so 31650 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 31650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willacoochee, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31650.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31650?
39.5
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
11.5%
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?
$45,106
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$24,137
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31650 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Willacoochee, 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)
$45,106 11th percentile higher than 11% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,294housing units
1,294
Total Housing Units
1,064
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,500
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31642
Pearson (31642)
4,898 residents
- 31650
Willacoochee (31650)
3,311 residents
- 31512
Ambrose (31512)
2,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31650 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31512
Ambrose (31512)
$49,547 median income
- 31650
Willacoochee (31650)
$45,106 median income
- 31642
Pearson (31642)
$41,574 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31650, 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 (3,311 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 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.
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