31705 Zip Code Profile

31705 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Albany, Georgia. Median household income here ($27,404) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $75,700) are fairly typical for the Albany metro area.

The average family income here is $39,062/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 31705 is $30,347.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 31705 earn an average of $26,300/year. Women earn only $17,151/year.

14,310 people in 31705 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 31705? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.8 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 16,892 men and 18,673 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,059 people (out of the 35,565 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,148 homes, and 677 businesses every day. 625 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

31705 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tijuana, Mexico!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 190 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 35,565
• White Population: 9,745
• Black Population: 25,136
• Hispanic Population: 1,192
• Asian Population: 184
• Hawaiian Population: 119
• Indian Population: 281
• Male Population: 16,892
• Female Population: 18,673
• Median Age: 29
• Median Age of Males: 28
• Median Age of Females: 30

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Georgia
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Albany GA
• County: Dougherty
• City: Albany
• Longitude: -84.1
• Latitude: 31.6
• Elevation: 191 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 229

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 14,111
• Drive alone: 10,518
• Carpool: 2,723
• Public transit: 164
• Ride bikes or walk: 625


• Average commute time: 19.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 487
•    5 - 9: 1,609
•    10 - 14: 2,897
•    15 - 19: 3,444
•    20 - 24: 2,338
•    25 - 29: 656
•    30 - 34: 1,476
•    35 - 39: 203
•    40 - 44: 117
•    45 - 59: 383
•    60 - 89: 317
•    90 plus: 184

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $75,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $27,335
• Businesses: 411
• Employees: 6,357
• Annual Payroll: $201,297,000
• Average Family Income: $39,062
• Median Family Income: $27,404
• Average Income for Men: $26,300
• Average Income for Women: $17,151

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02, 08
• Congressional District Land Area: 10841.0, 7171.0
• Sr Senator: Johnny Isakson (R)
• Jr Senator: Saxby Chambliss (R)
• US House Representative: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 095
• State FIPS Code: 13

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Primary Schools

International Studies Elementary Magnet

2237 Cutts Drive

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3384

Jackson Heights Elementary School

1305 East Second Street

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3367

Morningside Elementary School

120 Sunset Boulevard

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3387

Radium Springs Elementary School

2400 Roxanna Road

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3395

Sylvester Road Elementary School

2600 Trenton Lane

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3403

Turner Elementary School

2001 Leonard Avenue

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3406

Middle Schools

Albany Middle School

1700 Cordell Avenue

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3325

Dougherty Middle School

1800 Massey Drive

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3328

Radium Springs Middle School

2600 Radium Springs Drive

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3346

High Schools

Dougherty Comprehensive High School

1800 Pearce Avenue

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3310

Other Schools

New Jackson Heights Elementary School

East Second Avenue

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3367

Sylvandale Elementary School

1520 Cordell Avenue

Albany, GA 31705

(229) 431-3400