ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31705

Part of Albany, GA

Pop. 30,791·Dougherty County·232nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$996/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$936

Reported rents

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ZIP 31705 · $996

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$870

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR+

$1,670

Research median

$1,020/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31705 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($42,972) is $1,074 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,020); a 3-bedroom is $1,380.

Rank in Albany

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Albany.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31701, 7 miles away, rents for 21% less ($788/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31705. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,952/yr

At $996/mo median

Location

CityAlbany

StateGA

CountyDougherty County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31705 (Albany, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,791

Median income

$42,972

Median age

34.2

Renters

51.6%

Age distribution

25.6%

26.1%

21.7%

15.2%

Under 1825.6%

18–3426.1%

35–5421.7%

55–6411.3%

65+15.2%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

22.5%

69%

White22.5%

Black69%

Hispanic5.5%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

19.8%

38.2%

29.7%

12.4%

No HS diploma19.8%

HS diploma38.2%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+12.4%

Housing tenure

48.4%

51.6%

Owner48.4%

Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31705 in Albany, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$33,428 → $42,972

up 28.6%

Population

31,241 → 30,791

down 1.4%

Renter share

54.5% → 51.6%

-2.9 pts

Bachelor's+

12% → 12.4%

+0.4 pts

Median age

32.3 → 34.2

+1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $33,428 in 2021 to $42,972 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 31705 in Albany, GA losing about 450 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 54.5% to 51.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31705 covers Albany, GA. The median rent here is $996/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($42,972/yr), ZIP 31705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $996/mo in ZIP 31705. The local median household income is $42,972/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31705?

Rent in ZIP 31705 has risen 2.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 31705 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31705 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #232 of 234 at $996/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31705 changed +2.8%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.