31637 ZIP Code — Lenox, GA

Cook County, Georgia

ZIP code 31637 is located in Lenox, Georgia, within Cook County. It covers approximately 82.46 square miles and serves a population of 3,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31637

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,097. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,003

population

82.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lenox	Acceptable
Lenox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31647 Sparks (5 mi) 31749 Enigma (8.9 mi) 31775 Omega (9.5 mi) 31620 Adel (10.6 mi) 31771 Norman Park (11.1 mi) 31794 Tifton (11.7 mi) 31639 Nashville (15.5 mi) 31793 Tifton (15.9 mi) 31788 Moultrie (17.7 mi) 31622 Alapaha (18.3 mi) 31795 Ty Ty (18.5 mi) 31645 Ray City (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,003
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	82.46 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	31.2711
Longitude	-83.4501
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	57.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,003

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$59,097

Median household income

$31,324

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,073

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

178

20–24

170

214

25–34

204

212

35–44

201

168

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

204

65–74

194

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	20.9%
18 and over	2,375	79.1%
65 and over	564	18.8%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Black or African American 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,592	85%
Black or African American	314	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	48	1.6%
Other race	48	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.9%
Two or more races	21	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	57.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$59,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	90.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	209	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	266	23.6%
Households with children under 18	357	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	433	38.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	16.6%
Married	47.5%	54.7%
Separated	4.3%	1.8%
Widowed	1.4%	11.1%
Divorced	10.0%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	294	40.7%
High school	193	26.7%
College / grad school	213	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.7%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Other services 10.6%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Information 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	22.4%
Uninsured under 19	21.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,839	94.5%
Spanish	33	1.2%
Other Indo-European	28	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,971	98.9%
Born in same state	2,936	97.8%
Born in different state	2,468	82.2%
Foreign born	35	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	458	15.3%
French	155	5.2%
Italian	133	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	13	0.4%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31637

What city is ZIP code 31637 in?

ZIP code 31637 is primarily assigned to Lenox, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31637 in?

ZIP code 31637 falls within Cook County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31637?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31637?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31637 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 31637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31637?

The median home value in ZIP code 31637 is $93,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 31637 in?

ZIP code 31637 observes the EST timezone.