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ZIP 31721

Population: 19,435 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 31721 is $242,005 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,284/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,005

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$242,005
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+69.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$242,005

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+33.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,284/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$972/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,482/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,829/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Live Oak Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
33
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Albany Plant) (4.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,797
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,351

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PHOEBE SUMTER MEDICAL CENTER, CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,858
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 31721State medianUS median
Typical home value$242,005—$288,527
Median sale price$270,000—$325,000
Median days on market52 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,284/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,858—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 31721?
$242,005.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31721?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31721?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31721?
Typical rent: $1,284/month.
Is ZIP 31721 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 31721. 33 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31721?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Albany Plant), 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 31721?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 31721 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31721?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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