The ZIP Code 31606 is associated with the city of Valdosta in Georgia in Lowndes County in the U.S. About 19.7% of residents in ZIP Code 31606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 37.0 years. In this Georgia region, an estimated 80.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,188. The median household income is at $43,828, while an estimated 24% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 3,743.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 31606, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 31606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 31606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.9%), followed by Black or African American (9.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 31606 is $43,828, while the region's mean household income is $53,331. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,188. The per capita income in ZIP Code 31606 of $19,188 is approximately 38.24% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 24.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately153.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 31606 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.8% of 31606 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 31606, 80.2% of the population graduated high school, while 13.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.9% in this Lowndes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 31606 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 31606 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.3% of the population in 31606 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 31606 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 31606, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lowndes County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 31606, an estimated 22.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lowndes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
In 31606, 57.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 19.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 31606 work in retail trade, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 31606 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 19.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 31606 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 31606 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 31606 | 10.75¢/kWh | 11.57¢/kWh | 9.22¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 15.01¢/kWh | 11.57¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 31606 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.95 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 5.36 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.7 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.88 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.75 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.35 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.45 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.46 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.59 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 5.94 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 5.49 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 4.55 | 5.46 |