Valdosta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31605
Lowndes County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,188
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $79,156
- Median income Near-median income area
- $226,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valdosta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31605 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.4 in 2023 to 205.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, with 20,188 residents across 138.3 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31605 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,156 (13% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,932. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $226,000 (6% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,318; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lowndes County, so 31605 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valdosta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31605.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31605, Valdosta, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,188
Population
138.3
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31605?
32.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,156
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,932
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31605 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Valdosta, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,156 Top 29% higher than 71% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,923housing units
9,923
Total Housing Units
9,529
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,000
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,318
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31605 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 149 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 175 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 190 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 31605, employing approximately 2,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,675,000.
281
Businesses
2,557
Employees
$87.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 26.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 21 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31605 vs 31699 →
ZIP 31605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31602
Valdosta (31602)
34,702 residents
- 31605
Valdosta (31605)
20,188 residents
- 31632 10,295
Hahira (31632)
10,295 residents
- 31645 5,147
Ray City (31645)
5,147 residents
- 31606 3,861
Valdosta (31606)
3,861 residents
- 31698 2,223
Valdosta (31698)
2,223 residents
- 31641 1,831
Naylor (31641)
1,831 residents
- 31699 621
Moody Afb (31699)
621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31605 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31632
Hahira (31632)
$83,946 median income
- 31605
Valdosta (31605)
$79,156 median income
- 31645
Ray City (31645)
$70,833 median income
- 31641
Naylor (31641)
$59,783 median income
- 31602
Valdosta (31602)
$56,939 median income
- 31606
Valdosta (31606)
$50,303 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31605 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31605, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,188 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31605 in?
ZIP code 31605 (Valdosta) is located in Lowndes County, Georgia. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31605?
ZIP code 31605 in Valdosta, GA has a population of 20,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31605?
The median household income in ZIP 31605 is $79,156, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31605?
The median home value in ZIP 31605 is $226,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31605 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31605?
ZIP code 31605 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 2,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31605 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31605 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31605?
In ZIP code 31605, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31605 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31605?
In ZIP code 31605, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31605 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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