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ZIP 31705

Part of Albany, GA
Pop. 30,791·Dougherty County·234th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$894/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
-$1,071
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 31705 · $894
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,728/yr
At $894/mo median
Location
CityAlbany
StateGA
CountyDougherty County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.0% YoY, -6.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31705 covers Albany, GA. The median rent here is $894/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($42,972/yr), ZIP 31705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31705 (Albany, GA) is $894. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31705's median rent of $894/mo is $1,071 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31705 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31705 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #234 out of 235 ZIPs at $894/mo.

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 $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $894/mo in ZIP 31705. The local median household income is $42,972/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31705?

Rent in ZIP 31705 has decreased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31705 is considered affordable for renters. At $894/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($42,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31705 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 31705 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31705 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31705 compare to the rest of Albany?

ZIP 31705 is more affordable than Albany overall. At $894/mo, it's $43 below the Albany citywide median of $937/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $894/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 31705's median household income ($42,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31705 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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