31650 ZIP Code — Willacoochee, GA

Atkinson County, Georgia

ZIP code 31650 is located in Willacoochee, Georgia, within Atkinson County. It covers approximately 112.36 square miles and serves a population of 3,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31650

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 $95,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $43,804. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,369

population

112.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willacoochee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31642 Pearson (8.2 mi) 31622 Alapaha (11.1 mi) 31535 Douglas (11.9 mi) 31639 Nashville (13.4 mi) 31512 Ambrose (15.6 mi) 31624 Axson (16.5 mi) 31533 Douglas (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,369
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	112.36 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	31.3310
Longitude	-83.0004
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	55.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,369

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$43,804

Median household income

$25,674

Per capita income

$95,200

Median home value

$543

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,011

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

236

15–19

218

20–24

223

25–34

206

223

35–44

205

301

45–54

278

55–59

154

60–64

141

183

65–74

169

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	531	15.8%
18 and over	2,838	84.2%
65 and over	572	17.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Black or African American 17.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,534	70.7%
Black or African American	618	17.2%
Hispanic or Latino	217	6.1%
Other race	165	4.6%
Two or more races	52	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	55.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 26.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	26.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$43,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,200
Median rent / month	$543
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	45.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	47.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	67.4%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	93.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	678	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	298	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	245	19.4%
Households with children under 18	431	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	359	28.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	30.8%
Married	49.8%	41.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	1.6%	1.7%
Divorced	17.8%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.1%
Kindergarten	36	5.0%
Elementary school	180	25.2%
High school	265	37.1%
College / grad school	218	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Retail trade 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	29.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	18.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,262	96.8%
Spanish	339	10.4%
Other Indo-European	339	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,966	88.0%
Born in same state	2,946	87.4%
Born in different state	2,604	77.3%
Foreign born	20	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	403	12.0%
Not a US citizen	61	15.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	246	7.3%
French	205	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	169	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31650

What city is ZIP code 31650 in?

ZIP code 31650 is primarily assigned to Willacoochee, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31650 in?

ZIP code 31650 falls within Atkinson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31650?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 31650?

The median home value in ZIP code 31650 is $95,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31650?

The median household income in ZIP code 31650 is $43,804, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 31650?

ZIP code 31650 has an estimated population of 3,369 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31650 in?

ZIP code 31650 observes the EST timezone.