| Official Zip Code Name | Albany |
| Zip Code State | Georgia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Dougherty |
| Secondary County: | Lee |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Current Population: | 20552 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 81.75% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 93.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $25931 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $32080 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 17.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 164 - 226 ft. |
| Area | 20 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 31.57540200, -84.15478600 |
The current unemployment level in 31701 is 7.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 31701 decreased to 20552 from 22419 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 31701 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 31701 public schools is Black. 99.6% of students in 31701 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3206 | 15.2% | 3639 | -12% |
| Black Or African American | 17249 | 81.75% | 16392 | +5% |
| Hispanic | 379 | 1.8% | 208 | +82% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 38 | -100% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.43% | 78 | +15% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.08% | 16 | +6% |
| Two Or More Races | 175 | 0.75% | 175 | -10% |
| White | 4.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20552 | 22419 |
| Male Population | 46.20% | |
| Female Population | 53.80% | |
| Total Households | 8097 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 99.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 85.7% |
| Median Household Income | $25931 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 72.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 20.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.50% |
| 31701 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Georgia District 2 | Sanford Bishop | Democrat |
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| 31701 Georgia State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 152 | Ed Rynders | Republican |
| 153 | CaMia Hopson | Democrat |
| 154 | Winfred J. Dukes | Democrat |
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| 31701 Georgia State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 12 | Freddie Powell Sims | Democrat |
| 13 | Greg Kirk | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Georgia State Senate Districts | ||
| 31763 - Leesburg |
| 31705 - Albany |
| 31721 - Albany |
| 31707 - Albany |
| Albany, GA |
Zip Code 31701 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 36 | 38 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 53 | 44 | 38 | 53 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 60 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 71 | 63 | 78 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.04 | 4.75 | 5.62 | 3.54 | 3.78 | 4.86 | 6.06 | 4.22 | 3.7 | 2.46 | 3.72 | 3.83 | 52.59 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 31701 | |
|---|---|
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Dougherty |
| Lee County High School | Lee |
| Monroe High School | Dougherty |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 31701 | |
|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | Dougherty |
| Southside Middle School | Dougherty |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 31701 | |
|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Primary School Elementary School | Lee |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School | Dougherty |
| Northside Elementary School | Dougherty |
| Twin Oaks Elementary School | Lee |
| Downtown Albany |
| Palmyra Heights |
| Slappey Area South |
| Riverfront Park |
| Blaylock Commercial Park |