31707 ZIP Code — Albany, GA

Dougherty County, Georgia

ZIP code 31707 is located in Albany, Georgia, within Dougherty County. It covers approximately 18.37 square miles and serves a population of 25,119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31707

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,400. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $47,286. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31707 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,119

population

18.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31707 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31707

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31707. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31701 Albany (4.3 mi) 31721 Albany (7.5 mi) 31704 Albany (9.7 mi) 31705 Albany (11.9 mi) 31763 Leesburg (12 mi) 31716 Baconton (15.5 mi) 39862 Leary (16.6 mi) 39826 Bronwood (17.1 mi) 31772 Oakfield (18.6 mi) 39842 Dawson (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,119
Population density	1,367 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	18.37 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	31.5846
Longitude	-84.2244
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	57.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

25,119

Population

1,367

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$47,286

Median household income

$28,129

Per capita income

$122,400

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

44.5%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

6,757

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

730

Under 5

966

814

5–9

1,076

927

10–14

1,227

641

15–19

847

868

20–24

1,149

1,422

25–34

1,881

1,448

35–44

1,916

1,056

45–54

1,396

551

55–59

728

708

60–64

937

928

65–74

1,227

477

75–84

632

244

85+

323

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,530	26.0%
18 and over	18,589	74.0%
65 and over	3,831	15.3%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.7%

White 29.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,931	61.7%
White	7,543	29.2%
Two or more races	826	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	686	2.7%
Asian	460	1.8%
Other race	337	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	57.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$47,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,400
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	44.5%
Renter occupied	55.5%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	56.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	17.8%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	9.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,925	25.6%
Cohabiting couple	752	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,047	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	5,697	49.9%
Households with children under 18	3,265	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,007	26.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	41.9%
Married	37.8%	26.4%
Separated	1.6%	3.1%
Widowed	3.4%	11.6%
Divorced	17.2%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	896	11.4%
Kindergarten	323	4.1%
Elementary school	3,293	42.0%
High school	961	12.3%
College / grad school	2,368	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 5.2%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,601	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,423	93.2%
Spanish	347	1.5%
Other Indo-European	138	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	0.4%
Other languages	97	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,593	97.9%
Born in same state	24,464	97.4%
Born in different state	19,698	78.4%
Foreign born	129	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	526	2.1%
Not a US citizen	241	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,529	6.1%
French	1,475	5.9%
Italian	906	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	195	0.8%
Irish	15	0.1%
Dutch	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31707

What city is ZIP code 31707 in?

ZIP code 31707 is primarily assigned to Albany, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31707 in?

ZIP code 31707 falls within Dougherty County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31707?

23% of residents in ZIP code 31707 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31707 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 31707 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31707?

The median home value in ZIP code 31707 is $122,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31707?

The median household income in ZIP code 31707 is $47,286, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31707 in?

ZIP code 31707 observes the EST timezone.