31836 ZIP Code — Woodland, GA

Talbot County, Georgia

ZIP code 31836 is located in Woodland, Georgia, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 89.92 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 31836

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,711. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 31836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

814

population

89.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31816 Manchester (6 mi) 31827 Talbotton (7.1 mi) 31826 Shiloh (9.2 mi) 30286 Thomaston (13.8 mi) 31831 Waverly Hall (13.9 mi) 31830 Warm Springs (14 mi) 30293 Woodbury (14 mi) 30258 Molena (14.7 mi) 31812 Junction City (14.7 mi) 31823 Pine Mountain Valley (15.3 mi) 31807 Ellerslie (17 mi) 31829 Upatoi (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	814
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	263

Geography
Land area	89.92 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	32.7923
Longitude	-84.5511
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	53.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

814

Population

People per sq mi

57.9

Median age

$46,711

Median household income

$25,952

Per capita income

$100,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

558

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	108	13.3%
18 and over	706	86.7%
65 and over	270	33.2%
Median age	57.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Black or African American 34%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	504	60.8%
Black or African American	282	34%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.8%
Other race	15	1.8%
Two or more races	11	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	53.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$46,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 28.9%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	30.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	69.2%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.9%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.1%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	35	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	42	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	119	31.6%
Households with children under 18	51	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	56.6%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	24.6%
Married	60.2%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	19.6%
Divorced	15.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	77.7%
High school	21	18.8%
College / grad school	4	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Professional & management 20.1%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 5.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Retail trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	7.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.5

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 61.9%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.6%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	28.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	98.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	814	100.0%
Born in same state	814	100.0%
Born in different state	635	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	165	20.3%
French	99	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	6.6%
English	28	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31836

What city is ZIP code 31836 in?

ZIP code 31836 is primarily assigned to Woodland, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31836 in?

ZIP code 31836 falls within Talbot County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31836 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 31836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31836 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 31836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31836 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 31836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31836?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31836 in?

ZIP code 31836 observes the EST timezone.