ZIP Code 31721 Demographics & Data

All About Albany, GA (ZIP Code 31721)

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 31721

The ZIP Code 31721 is associated with the city of Albany in Georgia in Baker County in the U.S. In this Georgia region, an estimated 93.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $35,898. The median household income is $72,992, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 20,600.

Population in 31721

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 31721 is 20,600.

Albany, GA

The 31721 ZIP Code is associated with Albany, GA in Baker County.

Area Codes associated with 31721

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 31721 include 229.

Sunrise / Sunset in 31721

Sunrise: 6:31 am
Sunset: 8:40 pm
Sunrise in 31721 6:31 am
Sunrise in 31721 8:40 pm

Weather forecast for 31721

This Afternoon's forecast for 31721: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 31721

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 31721 Fair

Internet in 31721

In ZIP Code 31721, an estimated 93.6% of households have a computer, while 88.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 31721

In ZIP Code 31721, the gender split is approximately 54.5% female and an estimated 45.5% male.

Health Insurance in 31721

Approximately 10.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 31721 (Albany, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 31721

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 31721, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 31721 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 31721 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (51.4%), followed by White (46.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 31721

Industry Percent
White 46.2%
Black or African American 51.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 31721

The median household income in ZIP Code 31721 is $72,992, while the region's mean household income is $92,029. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,898. The per capita income in ZIP Code 31721 of $35,898 is approximately 15.55% more than the per capita income in Georgia overall of $31,067. An estimated 6.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 29.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 31721 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 31721 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 31721

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.6%
$200,000 or more per year 5.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 31721

In ZIP Code 31721, 93.3% of the population graduated high school, while 39.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.8% in this Baker County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 31721

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.8%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 22.0%
Graduate or professional degree 17.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 31721

Residents of ZIP Code 31721 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 31721 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 31721 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 31721 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 31721

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 8.9%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 11.7%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 4.8%
60 to 64 years 8.6%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 1.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 31721

In ZIP Code 31721, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Baker County region.

Language Spoken in 31721

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.2%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 31721

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 31721, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Baker County region.

Age of Housing in 31721

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 26.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 31721

In 31721, 61.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.6 minutes. Approximately 33.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 31721 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 31721 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 31721

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.3%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 9.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 31721 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 31721

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 31721 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 31721 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 31721 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 31721

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 31721

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 31721 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes electricity rates in 31721 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 31721

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 31721 11.97¢/kWh 11.39¢/kWh 5.98¢/kWh
Georgia 15.01¢/kWh 11.57¢/kWh 6.7¢/kWh
United States 18.83¢/kWh 13.92¢/kWh 8.58¢/kWh

Solar Power in 31721

Month ZIP Code 31721 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.95
Feb 5.17
Mar 5.74
Apr 5.79
May 5.93
Jun 5.45
Jul 5.46
Aug 5.57
Sep 5.79
Oct 5.84
Nov 5.43
Dec 4.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 31721. This visualizes solar power levels in 31721 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.