31605 ZIP Code
Valdosta, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31605 |
| City/Town: | Valdosta |
| County: | Lowndes |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,883 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,437 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,403 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,655 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,400 |
| Land Area: | 48.8 sq miles
126.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.9330, -83.2219 |
Population Information (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,883 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,684 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,199 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,677 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,978 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,488 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,361 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,671 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,426 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,504 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,000 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,476 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,030 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,104 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 765 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 403 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,159 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,655 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,982 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 673 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,775 | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,207 | 35.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,708 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 258 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 580 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,374 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,932 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,834 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,847 | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,883 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,437 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,740 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,265 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,403 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,714 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,582 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 495 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,812 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,920 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,127 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 513 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,430 | 60.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,421 | 26.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 171 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,001 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 387 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,459 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 935 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,691 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 612 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 668 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 152 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 259 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 709 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 229 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 552 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 492 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 868 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,928 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,320 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,672 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 674 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 538 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,077 | 105.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 481 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 505 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 405 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 470 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,443 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 515 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 405 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 823 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,891 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 617 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 524 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,117 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 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 (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,606 | 82.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,112 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,619 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,633 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,143 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,621 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,690 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 173 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 150 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 613 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,533 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 252 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 265 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 135 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 491 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 168 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 507 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,318 | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,374 | 34.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,620 | 27.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 942 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 689 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 396 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 112 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 119 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 459 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,160 | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,048 | 52.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,771 | 28.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 194 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 440 | 4.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,130 | 90.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 62 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 280 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 191 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,561 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,471 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,759 | 19.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 216 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 982 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,569 | 27.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,849 | 32.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 768 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 167 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,371 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $491 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,159 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,982 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,321 | 59.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,018 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,282 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,849 | 20.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,989 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,225 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,060 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,515 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,525 | 61.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 133 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 774 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,458 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,238 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 477 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 664 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,497 | 34.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 924 | 12.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,676 | 37.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,517 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,784 | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,239 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,425 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 179 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,314 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 932 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,352 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,017 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,703 | 42.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,125 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,179 | 29.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 189 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,656 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 692 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,227 | 177.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,227 | 177.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,227 | 177.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 11.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 123 | 17.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 463 | 66.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,206 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,393 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,813 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 964 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 306 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 414 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 129 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,982 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,602 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Valdosta, GA31605