Valdosta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31606
Lowndes County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,861
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,303
- Median income Below-median income area
- $206,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valdosta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31606 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31606 covers 114.2 square miles in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,861 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31606 reports a modest median household income of $50,303 (28% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,533. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,400 (14% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $744; 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lowndes County, so 31606 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 31606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valdosta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31606.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 31606, 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
3,861
Population
114.2
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31606?
42.3
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$50,303
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,533
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31606 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)
$50,303 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,591housing units
1,591
Total Housing Units
1,427
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$744
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 31606, employing approximately 359 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,695,000.
47
Businesses
359
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.4% |
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 31606 vs 31636 →
ZIP 31606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31605
Valdosta (31605)
20,188 residents
- 31636
Lake Park (31636)
9,539 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31606 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31605
Valdosta (31605)
$79,156 median income
- 31636
Lake Park (31636)
$63,672 median income
- 31641
Naylor (31641)
$59,783 median income
- 31606
Valdosta (31606)
$50,303 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31606 ranks #4 of 4 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 31606, 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 (3,861 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 31606 in?
ZIP code 31606 (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 31606?
ZIP code 31606 in Valdosta, GA has a population of 3,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31606?
The median household income in ZIP 31606 is $50,303, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31606?
The median home value in ZIP 31606 is $206,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31606 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31606?
ZIP code 31606 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31606 are: Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31606?
In ZIP code 31606, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31606?
In ZIP code 31606, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31606 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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