31601 Zip Code Profile

31601 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Valdosta, Georgia. Median household income here ($22,347) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $74,900) are fairly typical for the Valdosta metro area.

The average family income here is $34,198/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 31601 is $27,504.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 31601 earn an average of $22,825/year. Women earn only $17,349/year.

11,349 people in 31601 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 31601? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.2 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 15,681 men and 17,049 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 14,635 people (out of the 32,730 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,172 homes, and 1,491 businesses every day. 443 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

31601 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 196 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 32,730
• White Population: 12,732
• Black Population: 18,950
• Hispanic Population: 1,943
• Asian Population: 258
• Hawaiian Population: 75
• Indian Population: 271
• Male Population: 15,681
• Female Population: 17,049
• Median Age: 29
• Median Age of Males: 28
• Median Age of Females: 29

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Georgia
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Valdosta GA
• County: Lowndes
• City: Valdosta
• Longitude: -83.3
• Latitude: 30.8
• Elevation: 197 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 229

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 11,156
• Drive alone: 8,208
• Carpool: 2,325
• Public transit: 50
• Ride bikes or walk: 443


• Average commute time: 18.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 500
•    5 - 9: 1,667
•    10 - 14: 2,818
•    15 - 19: 2,542
•    20 - 24: 1,405
•    25 - 29: 544
•    30 - 34: 890
•    35 - 39: 52
•    40 - 44: 52
•    45 - 59: 272
•    60 - 89: 284
•    90 plus: 130

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $74,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $25,862
• Businesses: 1,079
• Employees: 15,728
• Annual Payroll: $451,542,000
• Average Family Income: $34,198
• Median Family Income: $22,347
• Average Income for Men: $22,825
• Average Income for Women: $17,349

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02, 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 10841.0, 11406.0
• Sr Senator: Johnny Isakson (R)
• Jr Senator: Saxby Chambliss (R)
• US House Representative: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 185
• State FIPS Code: 13

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View all schools in Valdosta

Primary Schools

Clyattville Elementary School

5386 Madison Highway

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 559-7062

Lomax Pinevale Elementary

1450 Howell Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-8520

Moulton Branch Elementary School

5725 Perimeter Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2294

Parker Mathis Elementary School

1500 Lankford Drive

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2289

Middle Schools

Lowndes Middle School

2379 Copeland Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2280

Southeast Elementary School

930 Old Statenville Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-8535

West Gordon Elementary School

813 West Gordon Street

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-8570

High Schools

Lowndes High School

1112 North St. Augustine Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2260

Other Schools

Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia

2462 James Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-5227

Valdosta City Alternative/Evening

104 East Force Street

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-8597

Westside School

2470 James Rd.

Valdosta, GA 31601

(912) 245-2271

Other Schools

Lomax Pinevale Elementary

1450 Howell Road

Valdosta, GA 31601