ZIP Code 31787 -- Smithville, GA

Lee | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 80.36% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,122
Unknown
Median Income
$92,554
Home Value
$180,400
Median Rent
$1,005
Median Age
41.70
Diversity Index
31.70
Low
Cost of Living
72.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.8%

About ZIP Code 31787

ZIP code 31787 in Smithville, Georgia is a unknown area with a population of 1,122. The median household income is $92,554, which is This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $180,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 72.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.70 years. Approximately 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lee, GA.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,122
Median Age
41.70
Male Population
603
53.7%
Female Population
519
46.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
31.70 Low
White
80.2%
Black or African American
19.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$92,554
Mean Household Income
$91,448
Per Capita Income
$35,284
Below Poverty Line
7.5%

This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$180,400
Median Rent
$1,005
Total Housing Units
608
Occupied Units
443
Vacant Units
165
27.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1988
Owner Occupied
80.4%
Renter Occupied
19.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.4% Renter 19.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
533
Employment Rate
97.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.2%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.9%

Cost of Living Index

72.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 31787 is 27.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
31763 Leesburg 29,271 $88,312

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 31787

ZIP code 31787 (Smithville, GA) has a total population of 1,122 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 31787 is $92,554 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 23% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 31787 is primarily located in Smithville, Georgia (GA). It falls within Lee County.

The median home value in ZIP code 31787 is $180,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,005.

The median age in ZIP code 31787 is 41.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 31787 has a cost of living index of 72.16 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 31787, 13.74% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.82% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 31787 is 2.81%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 12.93% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.