31815 ZIP Code — Lumpkin, GA

Stewart County, Georgia

ZIP code 31815 is located in Lumpkin, Georgia, within Stewart County. It covers approximately 252.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31815

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 $39,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $45,000. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 31815 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,064

population

252.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lumpkin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31821 Omaha (7.3 mi) 39854 Georgetown (11.4 mi) 31825 Richland (12 mi) 36871 Pittsview (16.1 mi) 36856 Fort Mitchell (18.1 mi) 31805 Cusseta (18.7 mi) 39840 Cuthbert (19.4 mi) 36027 Eufaula (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,064
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	259

Geography
Land area	252.88 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	32.0391
Longitude	-84.8944
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	64.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	20.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,064

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$18,241

Per capita income

$39,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

750

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

165

20–24

785

25–34

249

458

35–44

145

249

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

183

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	7.5%
18 and over	2,835	92.5%
65 and over	334	10.9%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.9%

White 18.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Other race 13.9%

Asian 3%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,752	48.9%
White	675	18.8%
Hispanic or Latino	517	14.4%
Other race	497	13.9%
Asian	107	3%
Two or more races	24	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	64.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	20.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 64.5%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	53.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	31.4%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.6%
Electricity	62.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	22.8%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	267	35.4%
Female householder, no spouse	264	35.0%
Households with children under 18	206	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	37.5%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.7%	37.1%
Married	26.9%	32.3%
Separated	3.7%	16.6%
Widowed	2.1%	8.9%
Divorced	13.7%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 25.0%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	12.1%
Kindergarten	7	1.8%
Elementary school	146	37.6%
High school	63	16.2%
College / grad school	125	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 11.7%

Retail trade 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Professional & management 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 51.1%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 39.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	40.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	43.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	36.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.8%
Teeth loss	34.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	28.7%
65 and over	51.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.7%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,005	98.1%
Spanish	699	23.3%
Other Indo-European	485	16.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	108	3.6%
Other languages	39	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,005	65.4%
Born in same state	1,907	62.2%
Born in different state	1,550	50.6%
Foreign born	98	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,059	34.6%
Not a US citizen	36	3.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	120	3.9%
Arab	90	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31815

What city is ZIP code 31815 in?

ZIP code 31815 is primarily assigned to Lumpkin, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31815 in?

ZIP code 31815 falls within Stewart County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31815?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31815 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31815?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 31815?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 31815 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 31815 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 31815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31815 in?

ZIP code 31815 observes the EST timezone.