ZIP Code 31701 Demographics & Data

All About Albany, GA (ZIP Code 31701)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 31701

The ZIP Code 31701 is associated with the city of Albany in Georgia in Dougherty County in the U.S. In this Georgia region, an estimated 77.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,838. The median household income is $28,169, while about 32% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 18,699.

Population in 31701

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 31701 is 18,699.

Albany, GA

The 31701 ZIP Code is associated with Albany, GA in Dougherty County.

Area Codes associated with 31701

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 31701 include 229.

Sunrise / Sunset in 31701

Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 7:14 pm
Sunrise in 31701 7:34 am
Sunrise in 31701 7:14 pm

Weather forecast for 31701

Overnight's forecast for 31701: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West northwest wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 31701

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 31701 Good

Internet in 31701

In ZIP Code 31701, an estimated 79.2% of households have a computer, while 68.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 31701

In ZIP Code 31701, the gender split is approximately 53.7% female and an estimated 46.3% male.

Health Insurance in 31701

Approximately 20.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 31701 (Albany, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 31701

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 31701, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 31701 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 31701 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (78.4%), followed by White (20.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 31701. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 31701

Industry Percent
White 20.5%
Black or African American 78.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 31701

The median household income in ZIP Code 31701 is $28,169, while the region's mean household income is $43,693. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,838. The per capita income in ZIP Code 31701 of $18,838 is approximately 39.36% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 31.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately233.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 31701 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 31701 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 20.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 4.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 31701

In ZIP Code 31701, 77.9% of the population graduated high school, while 13.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.5% in this Dougherty County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 31701

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.5%
Some college, no degree 22.0%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate or professional degree 4.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Residents of ZIP Code 31701 are older than average. The median age of 39.1 years in ZIP Code 31701 is approximately 2.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 31701 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 31701 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.9%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 13.2%
35 to 44 years 10.2%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 8.5%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 2.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 31701

In ZIP Code 31701, 96.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dougherty County region.

Language Spoken in 31701

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.3%
Spanish 2.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 31701, an estimated 18.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dougherty County region.

Age of Housing in 31701

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 9.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

In 31701, 54.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 31701 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 31701 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.1%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.5%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.0%
Other services, except public administration 7.0%
Public administration 5.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 31701 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 31701 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 31701 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 31701 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 31701

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 31701. 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 31701. 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 31701

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 31701 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 31701 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.54% 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 31701. This visualizes electricity rates in 31701 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 31701

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 31701 10.26¢/kWh 8.56¢/kWh 5.98¢/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 31701

Month ZIP Code 31701 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.83 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.13 3 6.31
Mar 5.69 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.85 5.13 7.3
May 5.95 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.45 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.88 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.63 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.41 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 31701. This visualizes solar power levels in 31701 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 31701 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 31701, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 31701 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Dougherty County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 31701. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 31701

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 101
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 66
Debt collection 3
Mortgage 2
Checking or savings account 1
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 31701

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 94
Improper use of your report 46
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 18
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 9
Trouble during payment process 2
Other 7
* 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 31701. 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.