Georgia · City Profile

Valdosta, GA

ZIP codes
7
Population
95,962
Median income
$50,106
Median home value
$146,475

Valdosta sits in Lowndes, Georgia, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 95,962 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Valdosta has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $146,475 and median asking rent runs around $938 per month. Median household income hovers around $50,106. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Valdosta

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
31601 Lowndes 31,587 $32,903 $91,400
31602 Lowndes 36,019 $50,502 $174,000
31603 Lowndes 0
31604 Lowndes 0
31605 Lowndes 23,883 $69,437 $197,400
31606 Lowndes 3,652 $47,585 $123,100
31698 Lowndes 821

Thinking about relocating to Valdosta?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $146,475, and median rent is $938. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.