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ZIP 31601

Part of Valdosta, GA
Pop. 31,302·Lowndes County·229th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,135/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$830
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ZIP 31601 · $1,135
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,620/yr
At $1,135/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyLowndes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31601 (Valdosta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,302
Median income
$36,111
Median age
31.7
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
25.9%
28.4%
22.2%
12.8%
Under 1825.9%
18–3428.4%
35–5422.2%
55–6410.6%
65+12.8%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
34.2%
56.3%
White34.2%
Black56.3%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
17.8%
38.4%
27.8%
16.1%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma38.4%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+16.1%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31601 in Valdosta, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$28,226 → $36,111
up 27.9%
Population
31,972 → 31,302
down 2.1%
Renter share
55% → 51.7%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.7% → 16.1%
+3.4 pts
Median age
32.2 → 31.7
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $28,226 in 2021 to $36,111 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 31,972 residents to roughly 31,302. Renters now make up 51.7% of households, compared with 55% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.1% of adults here, versus 12.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31601 covers Valdosta, GA. The median rent here is $1,135/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($36,111/yr), ZIP 31601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31601 (Valdosta, GA) is $1,135. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31601's median rent of $1,135/mo is $830 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31601 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #229 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,135/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,135/mo in ZIP 31601. The local median household income is $36,111/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31601?

Rent in ZIP 31601 has increased 14.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,135/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($36,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 31601 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31601 compare to the rest of Valdosta?

ZIP 31601 is more affordable than Valdosta overall. At $1,135/mo, it's $210 below the Valdosta citywide median of $1,345/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,135/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 31601's median household income ($36,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31601 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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