31601 ZIP Code
Valdosta, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31601 |
| City/Town: | Valdosta |
| County: | Lowndes |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,587 |
| Median Household Income: | $32,903 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,544 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,209 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,400 |
| Land Area: | 159.0 sq miles
411.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.7 sq miles
12.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.7755, -83.3336 |
Population Information (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,587 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,186 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,401 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,235 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,231 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,372 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,248 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,103 | 13.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,359 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,237 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,480 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,150 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,288 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,458 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 981 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 445 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $822 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,209 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,005 | 84.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,204 | 15.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,230 | 43.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,775 | 56.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,398 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,142 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,028 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,521 | 40.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,766 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,540 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,565 | 8.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 836 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $32,903 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $50,037 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,739 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,544 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,017 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,952 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 868 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,400 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,699 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,663 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 590 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,338 | 32.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,909 | 59.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 329 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 320 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 78 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 771 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 842 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,341 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,187 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,230 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 166 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 218 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 573 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,105 | 17.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 869 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,902 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,410 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,554 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,891 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 964 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 740 | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 300 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 270 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,087 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,329 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 530 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 477 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 454 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 252 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 850 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,340 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 243 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,070 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 600 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 411 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,378 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,819 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,929 | 14.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 469 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 516 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,229 | 76.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,075 | 54.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,864 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,221 | 19.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,538 | 71.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,200 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,385 | 11.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 957 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 231 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,385 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,567 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 280 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 425 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 494 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,296 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 811 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 486 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,850 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,185 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,328 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,426 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,843 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,785 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,327 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 873 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 732 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 705 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 247 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 725 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,359 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,724 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,955 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 199 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,079 | 9.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 276 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,429 | 86.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 163 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,473 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,172 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,425 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,935 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,074 | 20.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,666 | 31.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 865 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 479 | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 657 | 12.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 261 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 201 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,086 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $341 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $822 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,005 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,263 | 27.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,211 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,775 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,131 | 42.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,423 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,120 | 26.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.57 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,692 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,969 | 51.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,650 | 31.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 729 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,109 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,717 | 48.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,313 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 694 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 507 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,780 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,562 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,770 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,531 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,378 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,450 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,744 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 458 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,176 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,110 | 29.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,783 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,454 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,651 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,780 | 51.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 678 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,606 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 554 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 981 | 177.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 981 | 177.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 981 | 177.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 12.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 716 | 129.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 3.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,352 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,363 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,989 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,552 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 200 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,005 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,157 | 84.6% | 89.4% |
Valdosta, GA31601