31698 ZIP Code — Valdosta, GA
Lowndes County, Georgia
ZIP code 31698 is located in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.
About ZIP code 31698
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
821
population
0.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31698 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31698
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31698. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valdosta | Acceptable |
| Valdosta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31602 Valdosta (3 mi)
31606 Valdosta (6.6 mi)
31605 Valdosta (6.9 mi)
31632 Hahira (8.5 mi)
31601 Valdosta (8.6 mi)
31641 Naylor (11.6 mi)
31645 Ray City (13.8 mi)
31638 Morven (13.8 mi)
31636 Lake Park (13.9 mi)
31643 Quitman (16.4 mi)
31635 Lakeland (16.7 mi)
31625 Barney (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 821 |
| Population density | 5,473 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.8660 |
| Longitude | -83.2874 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 229 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
821
Population
5,473
People per sq mi
18.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,862
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
20.5%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
196
15–19
479
42
20–24
104
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 18 and over | 819 | 99.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 18.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.9%
Black or African American
41.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American | 343 | 41.8% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 821 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.4%
Retail trade
21.7%
Transportation & utilities
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Public administration
12.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 13.6% |
| Service | 23.2% |
| Sales & office | 63.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 27.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 15.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 27.9% |
| Walk | 22.4% |
| Work from home | 33.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| High blood pressure | 12.2% |
| High cholesterol | 9.3% |
| Diabetes | 1.7% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 3.9% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.0% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 22.8% |
| Poor physical health | 5.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.1% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.7% |
| Public insurance | 1.2% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 821 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 821 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 821 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 634 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31698
What city is ZIP code 31698 in?
ZIP code 31698 is primarily assigned to Valdosta, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31698 in?
ZIP code 31698 falls within Lowndes County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 31698?
ZIP code 31698 has an estimated population of 821 residents, with a density of 5,473 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 31698 in?
ZIP code 31698 observes the EST timezone.