Lumpkin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31815

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

3,675
6/sq mi
$45,417
Median income
$94,900
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lumpkin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 644.7 square miles in Lumpkin, Stewart County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,675 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 31815 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31815 sits at $45,417 (35% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,952. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $94,900 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $525 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Stewart County, so you can benchmark 31815 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 31815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31815.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31815, Lumpkin, GA · 2023 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

3,675

Population

644.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31815?

42.9

Median Age

68.5%

Male

31.5%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 64.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$45,417

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$24,952

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31815 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,417 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

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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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,019

Total Housing Units

864

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$94,900

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 31815, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,443,000.

26

Businesses

512

Employees

$25.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Retail trade 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
31821 Omaha, GA 250 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31815 in?
ZIP code 31815 (Lumpkin) is located in Stewart County, Georgia. Stewart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stewart-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31815?
ZIP code 31815 in Lumpkin, GA has a population of 3,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31815?
The median household income in ZIP 31815 is $45,417, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31815?
The median home value in ZIP 31815 is $94,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31815 is African American at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31815?
ZIP code 31815 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31815 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31815?
In ZIP code 31815, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 31815?
In ZIP code 31815, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31815 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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