31605 ZIP Code — Valdosta, GA
Lowndes County, Georgia
ZIP code 31605 is located in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 48.82 square miles and serves a population of 23,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.
About ZIP code 31605
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $69,437.
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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
23,883
population
48.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valdosta | Acceptable |
| Valdosta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31698 Valdosta (6.9 mi)
31645 Ray City (7.7 mi)
31632 Hahira (8.4 mi)
31602 Valdosta (8.6 mi)
31641 Naylor (9 mi)
31606 Valdosta (9.1 mi)
31635 Lakeland (10 mi)
31649 Stockton (13.3 mi)
31601 Valdosta (15.5 mi)
31636 Lake Park (16.1 mi)
31620 Adel (16.6 mi)
31638 Morven (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,883 |
| Population density | 489 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.9510 |
| Longitude | -83.2272 |
| 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 | 36.9% | 52.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,883
Population
489
People per sq mi
30.6
Median age
$69,437
Median household income
$33,116
Per capita income
$197,400
Median home value
$1,159
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
6,448
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
821
Under 5
856
968
5–9
1,010
728
10–14
760
666
15–19
695
1,307
20–24
1,364
2,166
25–34
2,260
1,225
35–44
1,279
979
45–54
1,021
722
55–59
754
504
60–64
526
1,029
65–74
1,075
374
75–84
391
197
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,729 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 18,154 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,272 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 30.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.1%
Black or African American
25.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,430 | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 6,421 | 25.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,459 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1,001 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 935 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 387 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 171 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 52.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $69,437 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
27.2%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,159 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% |
| Electricity | 90.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,321 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 530 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,282 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,849 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,989 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,225 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 25.4% |
| Married | 61.0% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 477 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 664 | 9.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,497 | 34.5% |
| High school | 924 | 12.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,676 | 37.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Retail trade
15.1%
Public administration
11.7%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Construction
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.5% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
33.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,784 | 16.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,206 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 661 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 428 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 76 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,656 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,964 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,478 | 43.9% |
| Foreign born | 692 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,227 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 770 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,591 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 1,900 | 8% |
| Arab | 1,175 | 4.9% |
| English | 134 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 102 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 85 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31605
What city is ZIP code 31605 in?
ZIP code 31605 is primarily assigned to Valdosta, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31605 in?
ZIP code 31605 falls within Lowndes County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 31605 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 31605 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31605?
15% of residents in ZIP code 31605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 31605?
ZIP code 31605 has an estimated population of 23,883 residents, with a density of 489 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31605?
The median home value in ZIP code 31605 is $197,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 31605 in?
ZIP code 31605 observes the EST timezone.