31721 ZIP Code
Albany, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31721 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Baker |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,453 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,243 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,479 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,313 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,900 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.5400, -84.2700 |
Population Information (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,453 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,893 | 45.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,560 | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 871 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,214 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,240 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 997 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 862 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,339 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,372 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,928 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,246 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,171 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,742 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,089 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 382 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,087 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,313 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,715 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 598 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,355 | 69.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,360 | 30.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,269 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 806 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,148 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,936 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,489 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,734 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,790 | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,243 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,834 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,465 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,479 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,723 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,177 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 485 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,046 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,426 | 70.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,069 | 22.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 650 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,026 | 41.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,805 | 55.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 246 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 37 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 322 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 70 | 0.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 209 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 143 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31721 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 285 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 103 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 475 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 477 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 976 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,368 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,517 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 635 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 616 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31721 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,619 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 563 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 686 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31721 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 343 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 793 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 68 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 970 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 550 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 218 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 397 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,060 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,857 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 798 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 462 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 523 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 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 (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,026 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,047 | 72.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,429 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,366 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31721 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,682 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,111 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,640 | 34.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 119 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,042 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31721 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,209 | 74.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 209 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 808 | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 173 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 230 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 74 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 162 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 442 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31721 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 587 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 794 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,409 | 29.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,740 | 20.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,947 | 23.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 571 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 105 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 93 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31721 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 196 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 208 | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 617 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,093 | 61.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,837 | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 362 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31721 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 378 | 4.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 226 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,976 | 90.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31721 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 222 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,234 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,102 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,157 | 28.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31721 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 437 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 472 | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 690 | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,128 | 21.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,596 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 842 | 15.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 149 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,608 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $602 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,087 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,715 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,777 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,155 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 784 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,791 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,204 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,100 | 40.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31721 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,241 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,056 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,265 | 58.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 214 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 558 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,139 | 29.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31721 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,721 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 216 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,061 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 887 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,217 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,286 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,199 | 14.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,392 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,046 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 137 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,414 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,495 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31721 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,478 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,748 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 920 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 769 | 44.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 43 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,935 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 74 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 518 | 700.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 518 | 700.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 518 | 700.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 73 | 98.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 35.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 43 | 58.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 140 | 189.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 27.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31721 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,582 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,799 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 783 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 260 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 314 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 183 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31721 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,715 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,331 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Albany, GA31721