31602 ZIP Code
Valdosta, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31602 |
| City/Town: | Valdosta |
| County: | Lowndes |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,019 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,502 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,710 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,048 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,000 |
| Land Area: | 39.9 sq miles
103.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.8682, -83.3423 |
Population Information (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,019 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,694 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,325 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,369 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,408 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,107 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,252 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,626 | 15.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,922 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,554 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,464 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,200 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,639 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,477 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,385 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 616 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,048 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,475 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,573 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,312 | 46.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,163 | 53.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,257 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 595 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,666 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,044 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,406 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,824 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,656 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,066 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,502 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,101 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,729 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,710 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,861 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,527 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 758 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,938 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,032 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,900 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 564 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,962 | 49.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,456 | 40.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 849 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 824 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,869 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,491 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,312 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,159 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 497 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 104 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 552 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,417 | 10.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 425 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,276 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,792 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,795 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,493 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,657 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,498 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 562 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 560 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,718 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,817 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 233 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 281 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 697 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 983 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,181 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 488 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,548 | 16.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 680 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 150 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 974 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,429 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,671 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,997 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 524 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 852 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,194 | 81.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,246 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,327 | 34.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,089 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,029 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,641 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,087 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 412 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,275 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,833 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 202 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 571 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,311 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,224 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 867 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 575 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 447 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 798 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,995 | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,168 | 21.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,937 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,445 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,404 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,590 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 289 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 382 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 270 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 847 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,217 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,078 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,263 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 373 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,403 | 10.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,778 | 87.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,209 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,193 | 38.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,055 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,018 | 15.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 335 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,019 | 16.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,036 | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,440 | 22.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,423 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 689 | 10.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 370 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,296 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,475 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,833 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,856 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,543 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,120 | 38.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,222 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,264 | 24.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,195 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,058 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,546 | 39.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 506 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 877 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,127 | 43.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,460 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 437 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,710 | 35.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,955 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,062 | 38.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,206 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,870 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,283 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,600 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 248 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,000 | 55.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,352 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,350 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,304 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,339 | 44.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,799 | 52.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 877 | 16.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,767 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 320 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,252 | 391.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,252 | 391.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,252 | 391.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 132 | 41.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 148 | 46.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 366 | 114.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 1.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,650 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,542 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,108 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,028 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 741 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 217 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 122 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,475 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,499 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Valdosta, GA31602