| City: | Valdosta, Georgia |
| Names to Avoid: | Valdosta State College |
| County: | Lowndes County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:24:17 PM |
| Population: | 1,642 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 229 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 30.8489, -83.2896 |
| Land Area: | 0.15 sq mi |
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Valdosta State University (VSU) operates under dedicated ZIP code 31698 in Lowndes County, Georgia. Founded in 1906 and opened in 1913 as South Georgia State Normal College, the institution began as an all-female teacher preparation school. It became coeducational in 1950 as Valdosta State College and attained university status in 1993. The Spanish mission architectural style, chosen by founding president Richard Holmes Powell, remains a distinctive campus feature. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 1,642 residents within this ZIP, with 99% living in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing. A median age of 19.6 years confirms the student-dominated population. Forty-nine delivery codes route mail across campus, with records identifying Valdosta State University buildings along Patterson Street.
VSU now enrolls over 10,500 students and serves as a regional university with responsibility for the educational needs of 41 counties across south Georgia, from the Atlantic coast to the Alabama border. The university offers degrees from associate to doctoral levels. Valdosta is the valid mailing city for campus correspondence.
| Population: | 1,642 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 9 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 107 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 31698 has 1,642 residents and 2 households (average 10.50 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 31.7% male and 68.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (57.4%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (35.4%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,642Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,096Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,946.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 10.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,001 | 1,667 | 1,396 | 1,156 | 895 | 771 | 742 | 731 | 744 | 770 | 796 | 821 | 934 | 1,096 |
| Decennial Census | 2,223 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,642 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 183 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 728 | 387 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,057 | 570 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 582 | 34.00% |
| Black: | 943 | 55.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 109 | 6.37% |
| Asian: | 21 | 1.23% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 57 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 1,712 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 520 | 31.67% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,122 | 68.33% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 1,642 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,021 | 93.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 19 | 1.73% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 1.28% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 42 | 5.11% |
| Total Population: | 1,096 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,040 | 94.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 56 | 5.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $17,917, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,917 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (57.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $15,677 | $15,682 | $15,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,786 | $0 | $0 | $23,250 | $25,795 | $0 | $28,646 | $17,917 |
| Employed: | 445 | 40.60% |
| Unemployed: | 40 | 3.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 611 | 55.75% |
| Total: | 1,096 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 65 | 14.61% |
| Service: | 116 | 26.07% |
| Sales and Office: | 256 | 57.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 1.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 445 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 885 | 80.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 211 | 19.25% |
| Total: | 1,096 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 885 | 80.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,096 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,096 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 31698 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 127 people with an annual payroll of $3,968,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 54Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $895,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,968,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 127Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31698 is located in Lowndes County, Georgia, within the Valdosta, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46660) and Georgia's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 139,588 people, about 1.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 31698. It covers 0.15 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Valdosta, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 139,588Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.15 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8711.64 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1378800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Valdosta city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 31698 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.