What to know about ZIP 31534
ZIP code 31534 covers ZIP 31534 with a population of about 4,888.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBANY, GA media market.
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ZIP Code 31534 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,888
Density
N/A
Median income
$26,313
-65% vs US avg
Home value
$134,600
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$455
-61% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31534
Income and economy in ZIP 31534
Median household income in ZIP 31534 is about $26,313 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.7%; unemployment rate near 9.7%; 9.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31534
Median home value is about $134,600 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $455 (about 61% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.2% (about 20.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31534, a household would need roughly $37,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $865. That is about 41% above the local median household income ($26,313), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.