| ZIP Code | 31701 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Dougherty County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 189 ft |
| Latitude | 31.573054 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.154783 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 32.2% ▲ 222% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.3% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 16.3% ▲ 232% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 290 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,502 (36.4%) |
| Some College | 1,146 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 1,877 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 953 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,865 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $32,902 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,400 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $812/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,535 |
| Vacant Units | 2,256 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,535 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,256 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 31701 is located in Albany, Georgia, within Dougherty County. With a population of 16,333, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 31701 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $32,902 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31701 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $97,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $812 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 31701 is primarily Black (73.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.2%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31701 stands at 16.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 31701 in Albany, GA is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 16,333 residents, a median household income of $32,902, and a median home value of $97,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.