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ZIP 31047

Part of Kathleen, GA
Pop. 20,203·Houston County·41st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,103/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$138
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ZIP 31047 · $2,103
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,236/yr
At $2,103/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHouston County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31047 (Kathleen, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,203
Median income
$117,332
Median age
40.1
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
25.9%
17.6%
28.6%
17.6%
Under 1825.9%
18–3417.6%
35–5428.6%
55–6417.6%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
61.3%
22.9%
White61.3%
Black22.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian3.7%
Other4%
Education (25+)
15.1%
34%
43.4%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31047 in Kathleen, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,525 → $117,332
up 12.3%
Population
16,375 → 20,203
up 23.4%
Renter share
11.7% → 14.7%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 43.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
38.5 → 40.1
+1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $117,332 today, compared with $104,525 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,375 to 20,203 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.4% change. About 14.7% of households rent today, against 11.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.2% to 43.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 31047

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31047 covers Kathleen, GA. The median rent here is $2,103/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($117,332/yr), ZIP 31047 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31047?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31047 (Kathleen, GA) is $2,103. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31047 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31047's median rent of $2,103/mo is $138 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31047 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31047 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #41 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,103/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31047?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,103/mo in ZIP 31047. The local median household income is $117,332/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31047?

Rent in ZIP 31047 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 31047 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31047 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,103/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($117,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31047 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31047 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of ZIP 31047 households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31047 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31047 compare to the rest of Kathleen?

ZIP 31047 is pricier than Kathleen as a whole. At $2,103/mo, it's $103 above the Kathleen citywide median of $2,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31047 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31047 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,103/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 31047's median household income ($117,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31047 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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