ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31707

Part of Albany, GA

Pop. 22,679·Dougherty County·233rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$914/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$1,018

Reported rents

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ZIP 31707 · $914

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$702

1 BR

$727

2 BR

$818

3 BR

$1,111

4 BR+

$1,343

Research median

$818/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 31707 is 0.4% below its high of $918 in March 2026, at $914 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31707 changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,862) is $1,272 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,190); a 2-bedroom is $1,340.

Rank in Albany

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Albany.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31701, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($788/mo), about $1,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31707. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$10,968/yr

At $914/mo median

Location

CityAlbany

StateGA

CountyDougherty County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31707 (Albany, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,679

Median income

$50,862

Median age

35.6

Renters

57.3%

Age distribution

23.2%

25.5%

21.8%

12.4%

17.1%

Under 1823.2%

18–3425.5%

35–5421.8%

55–6412.4%

65+17.1%

Gender

43.6%

56.4%

Male43.6%

Female56.4%

Race & ethnicity

30.9%

62.7%

White30.9%

Black62.7%

Hispanic2.7%

Asian1.6%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

27.4%

34.1%

28%

No HS diploma10.4%

HS diploma27.4%

Some college34.1%

Bachelor's+28%

Housing tenure

42.7%

57.3%

Owner42.7%

Renter57.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31707 in Albany, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$43,733 → $50,862

up 16.3%

Population

23,900 → 22,679

down 5.1%

Renter share

55.4% → 57.3%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

26.9% → 28%

+1.1 pts

Median household income grew from $43,733 to $50,862 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,900 to 22,679 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 57.3% of households rent today, against 55.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31707 covers Albany, GA. The median rent here is $914/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $727/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $818/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($50,862/yr), ZIP 31707 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31707?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $914/mo in ZIP 31707. The local median household income is $50,862/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31707?

Rent in ZIP 31707 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $918 in March 2026.

How does ZIP 31707 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31707 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #233 of 234 at $914/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31707 changed +4.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.