31705 ZIP Code
Albany, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31705 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Dougherty |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,805 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,974 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,608 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,600 |
| Land Area: | 140.4 sq miles
363.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.5169, -84.0429 |
Population Information (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,840 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,290 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,558 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,987 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,184 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,500 | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,735 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,138 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,961 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,574 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,925 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,696 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,907 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 809 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 156 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,608 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,295 | 81.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,313 | 18.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,024 | 48.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,271 | 51.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,166 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 847 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,960 | 16.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,394 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,994 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,628 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,611 | 8.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 732 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,805 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $50,187 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,456 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,974 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,013 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,116 | 84.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,830 | 15.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,917 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,820 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,759 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 537 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,042 | 23.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 20,507 | 68.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,059 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,354 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,409 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,937 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 830 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 121 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 159 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 827 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,427 | 13.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,179 | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,384 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 959 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,597 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,626 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 804 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 986 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 122 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,378 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,516 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 169 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 245 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 274 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 320 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 279 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 597 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,010 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 196 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,545 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 620 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 67 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 211 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 822 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,451 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 973 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 499 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 846 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.0% | 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 (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,012 | 76.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,489 | 38.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,046 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,099 | 20.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,028 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,567 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,000 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,321 | 12.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 165 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,300 | 32.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,494 | 59.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 460 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 857 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 732 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 566 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 71 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 110 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,318 | 18.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 396 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,194 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,449 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,731 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,913 | 23.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,115 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,784 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 560 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 418 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 642 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,250 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,171 | 56.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,278 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 211 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,186 | 11.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 483 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,440 | 82.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 146 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,253 | 12.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,241 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,120 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,681 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 919 | 18.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,935 | 38.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,260 | 25.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 364 | 7.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 102 | 2.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 77 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,094 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,295 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,827 | 27.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 806 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,207 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,525 | 44.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,478 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,872 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,630 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,183 | 53.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,232 | 27.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 368 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,470 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,137 | 52.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,217 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 473 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 152 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,589 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,904 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,099 | 33.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,565 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,591 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,111 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,213 | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 352 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,110 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,751 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,784 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,978 | 19.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,235 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,575 | 43.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,018 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 168 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,130 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 216 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,000 | 463.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,000 | 463.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,000 | 463.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 92 | 42.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 38.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 739 | 342.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,572 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,564 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,008 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,647 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 92 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 236 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,295 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,046 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
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