What to know about ZIP 31603
ZIP code 31603 covers ZIP 31603 with a population of about 1,984.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TALLAHASSEE - THOMASVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 31603 — 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
1,984
Density
N/A
Median income
$26,129
-65% vs US avg
Home value
$74,000
-79% vs US avg
Median rent
$661
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31603
Income and economy in ZIP 31603
Median household income in ZIP 31603 is about $26,129 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 35.2%; unemployment rate near 7.8%; 23.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Food services; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31603
Median home value is about $74,000 — about 79% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $661 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.6% (about 31.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31603, a household would need roughly $20,000 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 $475. That sits below the local median household income ($26,129), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.