Albany, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31705
Dougherty County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,565
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,972
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31705 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 31705 (Albany, GA) rose +29.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.1 in 2023 to 226.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, with 35,565 residents across 398.7 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31705 reports a modest median household income of $42,972 (39% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,696. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,900 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $871; owner occupancy is 48.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Dougherty County, so 31705 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 31705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31705.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 36
Transportation and warehousing
36 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 31705, Albany, 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
35,565
Population
398.7
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31705?
34.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$42,972
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$19,696
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31705 ranks nationally
Albany, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$42,972 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US 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
12,958housing units
12,958
Total Housing Units
10,682
Occupied Units
2,276
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,900
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1975
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
+29.4%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31705 have increased 29.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 129 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 149 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 177 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 175 |
| 2024 | +29.4% | 227 |
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 414 business establishments in ZIP 31705, employing approximately 6,863 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,777,000.
414
Businesses
6,863
Employees
$329.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 98 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 31705 vs 31701 →
ZIP 31705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31705
Albany (31705)
35,565 residents
- 31701
Albany (31701)
20,552 residents
- 31716 2,896
Baconton (31716)
2,896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31705 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31716
Baconton (31716)
$60,953 median income
- 31705
Albany (31705)
$42,972 median income
- 31701
Albany (31701)
$35,025 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31705 ranks #2 of 3 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 31705, 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 (35,565 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 31705 in?
ZIP code 31705 (Albany) is located in Dougherty County, Georgia. Dougherty County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dougherty-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31705?
ZIP code 31705 in Albany, GA has a population of 35,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31705?
The median household income in ZIP 31705 is $42,972, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31705?
The median home value in ZIP 31705 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31705 is African American at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31705?
ZIP code 31705 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 6,863 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31705 are: Retail trade (98), Accommodation and food services (47), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31705 increased by 29.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 31705?
In ZIP code 31705, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 31705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31705 is 20.4 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 31705?
In ZIP code 31705, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31705 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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