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ZIP 31605

Part of Valdosta, GA
Pop. 24,829·Lowndes County·174th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,565/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$400
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 31605 · $1,565
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,480/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
$18,780/yr
At $1,565/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyLowndes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,829
Median income
$79,156
Median age
32
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
23%
31.8%
21.6%
12.5%
Under 1823%
18–3431.8%
35–5421.6%
55–6411.2%
65+12.5%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.5%
29%
White56.5%
Black29%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
24.2%
35.9%
35.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31605 in Valdosta, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,594 → $79,156
up 32.8%
Population
23,839 → 24,829
up 4.2%
Renter share
37.9% → 33.9%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 35.8%
+3.9 pts
Median age
30.3 → 32
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,594 in 2021 to $79,156 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 23,839 to 24,829 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 33.9% of households rent today, against 37.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.9% to 35.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31605 covers Valdosta, GA. The median rent here is $1,565/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($79,156/yr), ZIP 31605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) is $1,565. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31605's median rent of $1,565/mo is $400 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31605 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #174 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,565/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in ZIP 31605. The local median household income is $79,156/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31605?

Rent in ZIP 31605 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31605 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,565/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($79,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31605 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 31605 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31605 compare to the rest of Valdosta?

ZIP 31605 is pricier than Valdosta as a whole. At $1,565/mo, it's $220 above the Valdosta citywide median of $1,345/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,565/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 31605's median household income ($79,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31605 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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