ZIP Code 31705: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 30,791 Household income: $42,972 Rent: $871

Overview

Total population

30,791

Rent

$871

Year built

1975

Household income

$42,972

Per capita income

$19,696

Poverty rate

31.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Dougherty County

City

Putney

Total population

30,791

Adults over 25

18,590

Total households

10,682

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$42,972

Per capita income

$19,696

Poverty rate

31.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

50.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$871

Year built

1975

Households that rent

51.6%

Households that own

48.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

22.5%

Black

69%

Asian

0.3%

Two or more races

4.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

9,160 (93.1%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

674 (6.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.2%

High school graduate or GED

38.2%

Some college or associate degree

14.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

12.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 31705 with: Dougherty County, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 31705

Total population30,791

Rent$871

Year built1975

Household income$42,972

Per capita income$19,696

Poverty rate31.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Dougherty County, GA

Total population83,091

Rent$935

Year built1975

Household income$49,044

Per capita income$27,422

Poverty rate25%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP31705	CountyDougherty, GA	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,791	83,091	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$871	$935	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	1975	1975	1992	1980
Household income	$42,972	$49,044	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$19,696	$27,422	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	31.9%	25%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 31705

Rent & Income

In 31705, the typical monthly rent is $871 and the typical household income is $42,972. Rent here is lower than Georgia, and household income is lower than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 31.9%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.6% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 12.4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 31705 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 31705 — Poverty

How ZIP 31705 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$871	2 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$42,972	134 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	31.9%	136 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 31705

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 31705 ranks 2nd out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. Statewide, values range from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 134th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Across Georgia, figures vary from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 31705 places 136th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Throughout Georgia, numbers span from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 31705 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $871 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 31705

Annual Household Income: $42,972

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 31705

Estimated Rate: 31.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 31705

In ZIP Code 31705, households that rent: 5,507 (51.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,507	51.6%
Owner-Occupied	5,175	48.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 31705

In ZIP Code 31705, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,782 (50.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,782	50.5%
Other renter households	2,725	49.5%
Total renter households	5,507	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 31705

Less than High School: 6,548 people (35.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,101 people (38.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,639 people (14.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,302 people (12.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,590

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.