What to know about ZIP 31604
ZIP code 31604 covers ZIP 31604 with a population of about 6,626.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TALLAHASSEE - THOMASVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 31604 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,626
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,955
-52% vs US avg
Home value
$114,400
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$838
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31604
Income and economy in ZIP 31604
Median household income in ZIP 31604 is about $35,955 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 47.6%; unemployment rate near 3.3%; 29.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Manufacturing; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31604
Median home value is about $114,400 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $838 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 18.9% (about 46.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31604, a household would need roughly $31,000 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 $735. That sits below the local median household income ($35,955), 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.