Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.52 |
| Below Poverty | 22.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 886 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,479 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 6,056 (12%) |
| Associates | 9,030 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 5,286 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,758 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,113 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,428 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,025/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 40,746 |
| Vacant Units | 4,443 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Valdosta is a city in Georgia, located in Lowndes County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 95,447 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.
Economically, Valdosta is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,113 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Valdosta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,428, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month.
The population of Valdosta is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.1%.
Valdosta, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31601 | 31,495 | $34,846 | $112,600 | $872 | 8.4% | 25.6% | 46.8% |
| 31602 | 35,347 | $55,980 | $197,100 | $1,046 | 5.3% | 43.0% | 44.6% |
| 31605 | 24,280 | $73,991 | $211,900 | $1,230 | 3.4% | 45.9% | 65.4% |
| 31606 | 3,391 | $43,411 | $188,300 | $769 | 0.9% | 30.4% | 80.9% |