Zip code 31701: Albany, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31701?

31701 is assigned to Albany, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31701 in?

31701 is mostly in Dougherty County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 31701?

About 16,135 people live in 31701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31701?

The median household income in 31701 is $35,025.

Q: What zip codes are near 31701?

The closest zip codes to 31701 are 31703, 31706, 31708, 31702, 31707.

Residential delivery areaDougherty CountyEastern Time

Population

16,135

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$809/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

762 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31701

31701 is a suburban zip code in Albany, Georgia (Dougherty County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 16,135 people live here, or 762 per square mile. The median resident is 37.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,025 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,800, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 33% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $809 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 31701 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%16th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate34.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%24th of 694 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.552
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47722nd of 691 in GA
Housing vacancy22.9%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%108th of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate17.8%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%113th of 701 in GA
Government workers21.8%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%141st of 704 in GA
Veterans9%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%176th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%222nd of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters54.8%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%235th of 678 in GA
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%306th of 708 in GA
Median age37.9
41st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6450th of 708 in GA
Population density762/sq mi
39th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi179th of 708 in GA
Work from home10.3%
36th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%304th of 706 in GA
Diversity index39.8
36th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9488th of 708 in GA
Population16,135
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407240th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%400th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers7.1%
21st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%540th of 704 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%466th of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents2%
12th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%480th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%428th of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$35,823
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066551st of 699 in GA
Per capita income$25,598
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924572nd of 708 in GA
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min650th of 684 in GA
Median gross rent$809
7th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393480th of 628 in GA
Homeownership rate33.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%674th of 693 in GA
Median household income$35,025
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353651st of 672 in GA
Median home value$94,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300588th of 661 in GA
Broadband access71.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%630th of 693 in GA

Measure	31701	Dougherty	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.3%	10.2%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	16th of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	34.4%	25%	13.4%	12.5%	98th	24th of 694
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.552	0.476	0.477	0.483	98th	22nd of 691
Housing vacancy	22.9%	15.7%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	108th of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.8%	13.1%	12.4%	8.4%	93rd	113th of 701
Government workers	21.8%	20.6%	14.3%	14.5%	89th	141st of 704
Veterans	9%	9.3%	7.2%	6.2%	85th	176th of 708
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	17.4%	15%	17.2%	72nd	222nd of 708
Rent-burdened renters	54.8%	49.7%	52.4%	51.1%	66th	235th of 678
Residents under 18	23.2%	24.1%	23.2%	22%	60th	306th of 708
Median age	37.9	36.6	37.6	38.9	41st	450th of 708
Population density	762/sq mi	253/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	39th	179th of 708
Work from home	10.3%	9.1%	15.9%	15.1%	36th	304th of 706
Diversity index	39.8	45.3	64.9	61.4	36th	488th of 708
Population	16,135	83,091	10,940,407	334,922,499	25th	240th of 708
Healthcare workers	7.6%	10.1%	8.2%	9.7%	22nd	400th of 704
Self-employed workers	7.1%	7.9%	10.1%	10%	21st	540th of 704
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.2%	22.8%	34.9%	35.7%	12th	466th of 708
Foreign-born residents	2%	2.3%	11.2%	14.1%	12th	480th of 708
Tech workers	0.9%	2.1%	4%	3.8%	11th	428th of 704
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,823	$38,273	$47,066	$49,666	10th	551st of 699
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,598	$27,422	$40,924	$44,673	9th	572nd of 708
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	20 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	8th	650th of 684
Median gross rent	$809	$935	$1,393	$1,413	7th	480th of 628
Homeownership rateWeakness	33.1%	45.3%	65.7%	65.2%	6th	674th of 693
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,025	$49,044	$77,353	$80,734	2nd	651st of 672
Median home value	$94,800	$134,400	$303,300	$332,700	2nd	588th of 661
Broadband accessWeakness	71.9%	82.3%	91%	91%	1st	630th of 693

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.9

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White19%
Black75%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

39.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 7,282
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 48.6%
Married couples: 18.8%
Living alone: 47%
Veterans (of adults): 9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31701

$35,025

Dougherty Co.

$49,044

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,598

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.552

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31701

$94,800

Dougherty Co.

$134,400

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31701

$809

Dougherty Co.

$935

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

22%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 9,450
Owner-occupied: 33.1%
Vacant: 22.9%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

56%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Education

Management

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$35,823

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31701	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,380	$74,888
Service	$23,042	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,787	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,885	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,767	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

36%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
Households with broadband: 71.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.8%
No internet access: 25%
Without health insurance: 17.8%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Albany
State: Georgia
County: Dougherty County
Center point: 31.5730° N, 84.1548° W
Land area: 21 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31701 spans 2 counties

Dougherty County90% of land
Lee County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Albany50% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31701

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31703	Albany, GA · PO box	0.4 mi	—	—	—
31706	Albany, GA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
31708	Albany, GA · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
31702	Albany, GA · PO box	2.8 mi	—	—	—
31707	Albany, GA	3.2 mi	22,679	$50,862	$133,900
31782	Putney, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31704	Albany, GA	6.1 mi	187	—	—
31705	Albany, GA	7.6 mi	30,791	$42,972	$102,900
31721	Albany, GA	9.2 mi	19,435	$77,177	$216,400
31763	Leesburg, GA	11 mi	29,271	$88,312	$230,200
31716	Baconton, GA	15 mi	2,481	$60,953	$119,400
39885	Sasser, GA	15 mi	25	—	$46,700

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Questions about 31701

What city is zip code 31701?

31701 is assigned to Albany, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31701 in?

31701 is mostly in Dougherty County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 31701?

About 16,135 people live in 31701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31701 in?

31701 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31701?

The median household income in 31701 is $35,025.

What zip codes are near 31701?

The closest zip codes to 31701 are 31703, 31706, 31708, 31702, 31707.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31701, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.