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Albany, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31721

Dougherty County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,095
36/sq mi
$77,177
Median income
$216,400
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albany pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31721 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, with 20,095 residents across 552.1 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,177 (10% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,749. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $216,400 (10% below the state average), median rent at $1,206 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Dougherty County, letting you compare 31721 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 31721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31721.

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 31721, 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

20,095

Population

552.1

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31721?

44.1

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 36.6%
African American 59.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$77,177

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$40,749

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31721 ranks nationally

Albany, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,177 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,491

Total Housing Units

7,794

Occupied Units

697

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$216,400

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,206

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31721 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 123
2021 +8.2% 134
2022 +13.1% 151
2023 +8.1% 163
2024 +5.9% 173

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 200 business establishments in ZIP 31721, employing approximately 1,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,399,000.

200

Businesses

1,741

Employees

$77.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 29 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 12.5%
Finance and insurance 23 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 9.5%
Construction 18 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 7.5%
Retail trade 14 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.5%
Manufacturing 4 2.0%
Information 3 1.5%

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 31721 vs 31707 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31707 Albany, GA 25,299 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dougherty County

31705 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 35,565
31707 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 25,299
31701 standard
Albany, GA
Pop: 20,552

Related Areas

Dougherty County Albany, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31721 in? ▼
ZIP code 31721 (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 31721? ▼
ZIP code 31721 in Albany, GA has a population of 20,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31721 is $77,177, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31721 is $216,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31721 is African American at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31721? ▼
ZIP code 31721 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 1,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31721 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Finance and insurance (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31721 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 31721? ▼
In ZIP code 31721, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 31721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31721 is 22.0 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 31721? ▼
In ZIP code 31721, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31721 is 8.2% 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.