31649 ZIP Code — Stockton, GA

Lanier County, Georgia

ZIP code 31649 is located in Stockton, Georgia, within Lanier County. It covers approximately 31.30 square miles and serves a population of 880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31649

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $114,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31649 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a high rate of remote workers.

880

population

31.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31635 Lakeland (5.3 mi) 31641 Naylor (10 mi) 31630 Du Pont (10.4 mi) 31605 Valdosta (13.3 mi) 31645 Ray City (13.8 mi) 31634 Homerville (15.7 mi) 31606 Valdosta (16.9 mi) 31639 Nashville (17.8 mi) 31698 Valdosta (19.1 mi) 31636 Lake Park (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	880
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	31.30 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	31.0179
Longitude	-83.0173
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	61.5%	64.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	21.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

880

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

Median household income

$30,181

Per capita income

$114,700

Median home value

$1,023

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

258

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	14.0%
18 and over	757	86.0%
65 and over	130	14.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.7%

Asian 14.6%

Black or African American 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	621	68.7%
Asian	132	14.6%
Black or African American	79	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.7%
Other race	24	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	1.3%
Two or more races	12	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	64.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	21.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 21.5%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.5%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,700
Median rent / month	$1,023
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	25.2%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	96.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	100	32.1%
Households with children under 18	62	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	29.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.3%	18.5%
Married	47.7%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	0.0%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 18.8%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	22.1%
High school	61	21.7%
College / grad school	158	56.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Retail trade 13.5%

Wholesale trade 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.0%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	17.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	880	100.0%
Spanish	94	10.7%
Other Indo-European	12	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	82	9.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	712	80.9%
Born in same state	712	80.9%
Born in different state	521	59.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	168	19.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	165	18.8%
French	42	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31649

What city is ZIP code 31649 in?

ZIP code 31649 is primarily assigned to Stockton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31649 in?

ZIP code 31649 falls within Lanier County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31649?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31649 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31649?

The median home value in ZIP code 31649 is $114,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 31649?

ZIP code 31649 has an estimated population of 880 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31649 in?

ZIP code 31649 observes the EST timezone.