| ZIP Code | 31605 |
| ZIP Code Name | Valdosta |
| Primary County | Lowndes County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 23,839 |
| Area Code(s) | 229 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31605 is a United States ZIP Code located in Valdosta Georgia. Portions of 31605 are also in Bemiss and Moody AFB. 31605 is entirely within Lowndes County. 31605 is within the Valdosta-Tifton Area.
31605 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 31605 have at least 1 or More Years of College. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31605 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31605 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31605 is 4.2%.
| Population | 23,839 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.26% |
| Population Density | 455 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,683 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $59,594 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $61,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 41.61% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,532 | 61.19% |
| Black | 6,406 | 26.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,887 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 702 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 192 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 30 | 0.13% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 41.58% |
| Black | 1,381 | 44.72% |
| Hispanic | 351 | 11.37% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.26% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 836 | 7.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,213 | 19.61% |
| High School Diploma | 2,431 | 21.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 185 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 382 | 3.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,612 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,284 | 11.38% |
| Masters Degree | 1,013 | 8.98% |
| Professional Degree | 136 | 1.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 183 | 1.62% |
| Coordinates | 30.93924332,-83.23393250 |
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| Region | Valdosta-Tifton Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Valdosta, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 52 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65h - Tifton Upland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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