Valdosta, GA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 31601 serves a portion of Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. This community is home to approximately 21,983 residents, with a median age of 37.6 years. The median household income of $73,517 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $316,123 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Valdosta is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 70% and an unemployment rate of 7.4%, 31601 reflects the economic character of Lowndes County in Georgia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,983 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,511 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,517 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $316,123 | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | ↑ 90% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.5% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 70% | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.6 yrs | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,870 | — |