31701 ZIP Code — Albany, GA

Dougherty County, Georgia

ZIP code 31701 is located in Albany, Georgia, within Dougherty County. It covers approximately 21.18 square miles and serves a population of 16,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31701

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,200. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,611. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31701 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,667

population

21.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31707 Albany (4.3 mi) 31704 Albany (5.5 mi) 31705 Albany (8 mi) 31721 Albany (10.4 mi) 31763 Leesburg (11 mi) 31716 Baconton (14.2 mi) 31772 Oakfield (15.5 mi) 31791 Sylvester (18 mi) 39826 Bronwood (19.3 mi) 31796 Warwick (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,667
Population density	787 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	21.18 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	31.5813
Longitude	-84.1519
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	57.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,667

Population

787

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$32,611

Median household income

$22,017

Per capita income

$100,200

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

35.9%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

4,882

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

755

Under 5

870

451

5–9

520

340

10–14

392

356

15–19

411

463

20–24

533

1,110

25–34

1,281

770

35–44

889

765

45–54

883

535

55–59

617

633

60–64

730

831

65–74

959

436

75–84

502

295

85+

340

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,780	22.7%
18 and over	12,887	77.3%
65 and over	3,363	20.2%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.2%

White 20.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,609	74.2%
White	3,421	20.1%
Hispanic or Latino	329	1.9%
Two or more races	319	1.9%
Other race	176	1%
Asian	86	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	57.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$32,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,200
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	35.9%
Renter occupied	64.1%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.9%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,629	23.1%
Cohabiting couple	562	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,724	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,143	44.5%
Households with children under 18	1,873	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,450	34.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	39.9%
Married	30.1%	24.2%
Separated	5.6%	5.6%
Widowed	5.3%	16.0%
Divorced	13.7%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	378	11.3%
Kindergarten	375	11.2%
Elementary school	1,135	34.0%
High school	628	18.8%
College / grad school	818	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Construction 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 49.2%

18 and over 27.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 47.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.2%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	29.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	30.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,204	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,042	90.3%
Spanish	114	0.8%
Other Indo-European	95	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,411	98.5%
Born in same state	16,248	97.5%
Born in different state	13,697	82.2%
Foreign born	163	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	256	1.5%
Not a US citizen	109	42.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	985	5.9%
Arab	755	4.5%
Italian	724	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.1%
English	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	81.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31701

What city is ZIP code 31701 in?

ZIP code 31701 is primarily assigned to Albany, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31701 in?

ZIP code 31701 falls within Dougherty County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31701?

33% of residents in ZIP code 31701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31701 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 31701 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31701?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31701?

Health data for ZIP code 31701 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31701 in?

ZIP code 31701 observes the EST timezone.