31606 ZIP Code — Valdosta, GA

Lowndes County, Georgia

ZIP code 31606 is located in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 44.57 square miles and serves a population of 3,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31606

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,585. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31606 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,652

population

44.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valdosta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31698 Valdosta (6.6 mi) 31641 Naylor (7.2 mi) 31636 Lake Park (7.5 mi) 31605 Valdosta (9.1 mi) 31602 Valdosta (9.5 mi) 31601 Valdosta (10.8 mi) 31632 Hahira (14.6 mi) 31635 Lakeland (16.3 mi) 31645 Ray City (16.8 mi) 31649 Stockton (16.9 mi) 32350 Pinetta (18.2 mi) 32053 Jennings (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,652
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	44.57 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	30.8230
Longitude	-83.1881
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	54.6%	52.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,652

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$47,585

Median household income

$24,862

Per capita income

$123,100

Median home value

$795

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

1,253

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

170

5–9

185

132

10–14

144

15–19

182

20–24

198

207

25–34

226

175

35–44

192

164

45–54

178

125

55–59

136

184

60–64

200

186

65–74

204

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	835	22.9%
18 and over	2,817	77.1%
65 and over	616	16.9%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Black or African American 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,049	78.9%
Black or African American	301	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	210	5.4%
Two or more races	169	4.4%
Other race	99	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.8%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	52.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$47,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,100
Median rent / month	$795
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	93.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	704	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	112	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	151	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	416	30.1%
Households with children under 18	311	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	34.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	31.8%
Married	53.9%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	13.3%
Divorced	9.8%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	3.2%
Kindergarten	38	4.0%
Elementary school	595	62.1%
High school	101	10.5%
College / grad school	193	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 15.0%

Construction 14.9%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 8.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,588	98.2%
Spanish	31	0.9%
Other Indo-European	31	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,621	99.2%
Born in same state	3,604	98.7%
Born in different state	2,373	65.0%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	12.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	341	9.3%
Italian	320	8.8%
French	224	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.1%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31606

What city is ZIP code 31606 in?

ZIP code 31606 is primarily assigned to Valdosta, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31606 in?

ZIP code 31606 falls within Lowndes County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31606?

21% of residents in ZIP code 31606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31606 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 31606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31606?

The median home value in ZIP code 31606 is $123,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 31606?

ZIP code 31606 has an estimated population of 3,652 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31606 in?

ZIP code 31606 observes the EST timezone.