PlainZIP

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
$42,972
Median income
$102,900
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $19,696. The poverty rate stands at 31.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.1%. Median home value sits at $102,900 (57% below the state average), median rent at $871 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 31705 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Dougherty County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31705?

34.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 22.5%
African American 69.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,958

Total Housing Units

10,682

Occupied Units

2,276

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$102,900

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31705 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31701 Albany, GA 20,552 7.3 mi
31716 Baconton, GA 2,896 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dougherty County

31707 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 25,299
31701 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 20,552
31721 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 20,095

Related Areas

Dougherty County Albany, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.