31602 ZIP Code — Valdosta, GA
Lowndes County, Georgia
ZIP code 31602 is located in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 39.90 square miles and serves a population of 36,019 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.
About ZIP code 31602
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $50,502. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,019
population
39.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31602
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valdosta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31698 Valdosta (3 mi)
31632 Hahira (6.8 mi)
31601 Valdosta (8.2 mi)
31605 Valdosta (8.6 mi)
31606 Valdosta (9.5 mi)
31638 Morven (10.8 mi)
31643 Quitman (13.8 mi)
31645 Ray City (14.3 mi)
31625 Barney (14.4 mi)
31641 Naylor (14.6 mi)
31636 Lake Park (16.6 mi)
31620 Adel (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,019 |
| Population density | 903 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.73 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.8717 |
| Longitude | -83.3380 |
| 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 | 54.7% | 52.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
36,019
Population
903
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$50,502
Median household income
$26,678
Per capita income
$174,000
Median home value
$976
Median monthly rent
46.8%
Home ownership
21.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
7,885
Housing units
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,164
Under 5
1,205
1,183
5–9
1,225
1,035
10–14
1,072
1,107
15–19
1,145
2,764
20–24
2,862
2,910
25–34
3,012
2,238
35–44
2,316
1,702
45–54
1,762
590
55–59
610
805
60–64
834
1,217
65–74
1,260
681
75–84
704
303
85+
313
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,237 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,782 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,478 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 29.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.9%
Black or African American
38.5%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
2.3%
Other race
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,962 | 47.9% |
| Black or African American | 14,456 | 38.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,869 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,491 | 4% |
| Asian | 849 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 824 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.7% | 52.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
10.5%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $50,502 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,000 |
| Median rent / month | $976 |
| Owner occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter occupied | 53.2% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.4% |
| Electricity | 87.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,833 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 979 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,543 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,120 | 38.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,222 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,264 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.7% | 41.0% |
| Married | 39.1% | 35.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 437 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,710 | 35.5% |
| High school | 1,955 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,062 | 38.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Retail trade
16.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Professional & management
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.5% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 27.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
21.5%
Under 18 years
28.0%
18 and over
19.6%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,870 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,650 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 815 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 217 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 397 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 150 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,767 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,447 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 22,156 | 61.5% |
| Foreign born | 320 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,252 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 348 | 27.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,250 | 9% |
| Italian | 2,473 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 2,010 | 5.6% |
| English | 212 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 115 | 0.3% |
| German | 30 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31602
What city is ZIP code 31602 in?
ZIP code 31602 is primarily assigned to Valdosta, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31602 in?
ZIP code 31602 falls within Lowndes County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31602?
22% of residents in ZIP code 31602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31602?
The median home value in ZIP code 31602 is $174,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 31602?
ZIP code 31602 has an estimated population of 36,019 residents, with a density of 903 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31602?
The median household income in ZIP code 31602 is $50,502, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31602 in?
ZIP code 31602 observes the EST timezone.