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ZIP 31721

Part of Albany, GA
Pop. 19,435·Dougherty County·210th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,333/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$632
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 31721 · $1,333
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,370/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
$15,996/yr
At $1,333/mo median
Location
CityAlbany
StateGA
CountyDougherty County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,435
Median income
$77,177
Median age
44.1
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
23.9%
15.4%
28.3%
12.1%
20.2%
Under 1823.9%
18–3415.4%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.1%
65+20.2%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.6%
59%
White36.6%
Black59%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
25.5%
32.8%
35.9%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31721 in Albany, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,072 → $77,177
up 10.1%
Population
20,094 → 19,435
down 3.3%
Renter share
31.5% → 30.6%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 35.9%
-0.8 pts
Median age
42.7 → 44.1
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,072 in 2021 to $77,177 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 31721 in Albany, GA losing about 659 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31721 covers Albany, GA. The median rent here is $1,333/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($77,177/yr), ZIP 31721 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA) is $1,333. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31721's median rent of $1,333/mo is $632 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31721 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31721 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #210 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,333/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,333/mo in ZIP 31721. The local median household income is $77,177/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31721?

Rent in ZIP 31721 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 31721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31721 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,333/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($77,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 31721 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31721 compare to the rest of Albany?

ZIP 31721 is pricier than Albany as a whole. At $1,333/mo, it's $396 above the Albany citywide median of $937/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,333/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 31721's median household income ($77,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31721 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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