| ZIP Code | 31602 |
|---|---|
| City | Valdosta |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 148 ft |
| Latitude | 30.86816 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.34235 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13185 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 21.7% ▲ 117% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,755 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 1,909 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 3,482 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,847 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,954 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,980 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,100 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,046/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,201 |
| Vacant Units | 1,535 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,535 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 31602 is located in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. With a population of 35,347, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.4 years. Economically, 31602 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,980 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31602 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $197,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,046 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.6%) and renters (55.4%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 31602 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.3%. Residents are well-educated — 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.7%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31602 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 31602 in Valdosta, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 35,347 residents, a median household income of $55,980, and a median home value of $197,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.