ZIP Code 31601 Demographics & Data

All About Valdosta, GA (ZIP Code 31601)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 31601

The ZIP Code 31601 is associated with the city of Valdosta in Georgia in Lowndes County in the U.S. About 15.1% of residents in ZIP Code 31601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 31.4 years. In this Georgia region, an estimated 78.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $16,406. The median household income is $24,601, while about 34% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 30,597.

Population in 31601

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 31601 is 30,597.

Valdosta, GA

The 31601 ZIP Code is associated with Valdosta, GA in Lowndes County.

Area Codes associated with 31601

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 31601 include 229.

Sunrise / Sunset in 31601

Sunrise: 7:30 am
Sunset: 7:12 pm
Sunrise in 31601 7:30 am
Sunrise in 31601 7:12 pm

Weather forecast for 31601

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 31601

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 31601 Good

Internet in 31601

In ZIP Code 31601, an estimated 75.7% of households have a computer, while 52.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 31601

Males make up an estimated 48.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 31601, while females comprise about 51.2%.

Health Insurance in 31601

Approximately 21.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 31601 (Valdosta, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 31601

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 31601, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 31601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 31601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (61.3%), followed by White (36.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 31601

Industry Percent
White 36.9%
Black or African American 61.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 31601

The median household income in ZIP Code 31601 is $24,601, while the region's mean household income is $39,616. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,406. The per capita income in ZIP Code 31601 of $16,406 is approximately 47.19% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 34.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately258.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.3% of the population in 31601 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.4% of 31601 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 31601

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 26.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 31601

In ZIP Code 31601, 78.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.2% in this Lowndes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 31601

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.2%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree 4.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 31601

Residents of ZIP Code 31601 are younger than average. The median age of 31.4 years in ZIP Code 31601 is approximately 17.59% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 31601 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 31601 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 31601

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 8.4%
20 to 24 years 12.9%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 10.1%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 4.6%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 31601

In ZIP Code 31601, 95.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lowndes County region.

Language Spoken in 31601

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.6%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 31601

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 31601, an estimated 17.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lowndes County region.

Age of Housing in 31601

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 31601

In 31601, 52.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.2 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 31601 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.5% of 31601 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 31601

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.1%
Construction 7.0%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 3.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 31601 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 31601

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 31601 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 31601 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 31601 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 31601

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 31601

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 31601 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 31601 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.63% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes electricity rates in 31601 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 31601

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 31601 10.75¢/kWh 11.57¢/kWh 9.22¢/kWh
Georgia 15.21¢/kWh 12.36¢/kWh 8.86¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 31601

Month ZIP Code 31601 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.97 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.33 3 6.31
Mar 6.01 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.99 5.13 7.3
May 5.9 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.55 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.55 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.77 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.06 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.82 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes solar power levels in 31601 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 31601 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 31601, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 31601 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lowndes County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 31601

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 163
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 143
Debt collection 57
Checking or savings account 8
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 31601

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 129
Incorrect information on your report 109
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 42
Attempts to collect debt not owed 34
Written notification about debt 22
Other 52
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 31601. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.