City

Albany, GA

9 ZIP codes  ·  Dougherty County  ·  Georgia

👥90,353Population
💰$48,484Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$132,384Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 121% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 65.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White27.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black65.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 121% above avg
No HS Diploma876 (1.7%)
HS Graduate16,530 (31.8%)
Some College7,217 (13.9%)
Associates8,989 (17.3%)
Bachelors5,581 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree12,727 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.7%Renter: 50.3%Tenure
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,484 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$132,383 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units43,524
Vacant Units6,789

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Albany, GA

Albany is a city in Georgia, located in Dougherty County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 90,353 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.13 years.

Economically, Albany is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,484 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,383, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month.

The population of Albany is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (65.76%).

Albany, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31701 16,333 $32,902 $97,400 $812 16.3% 29.3% 35.1%
31705 30,866 $37,210 $101,900 $852 15.4% 23.5% 50.2%
31707 23,322 $49,179 $131,900 $934 5.8% 40.3% 43.5%
31721 19,655 $78,314 $209,900 $1,174 5.0% 48.2% 68.5%

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