Valdosta
City in Lowndes County, Georgia
Valdosta is a city in Lowndes County, Georgia, with 55,378 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Remerton, 1.8 miles W.
- 55,378residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 36.0 sq miland area · 93.2 km²
- 1,539 / sq mipopulation density
- 31698main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Valdosta
Valdosta is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As the principal city of the Valdosta metropolitan statistical area, which in 2023 had a metropolitan population of 151,118, according to the US Census Bureau its metropolitan area includes Brooks County to the west. With a city population of 55,378 in 2020, Valdosta is the home of Valdosta State University, a regional university in the University System of Georgia with over 12,000 students as of 2021.
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Living in Valdosta
- Median household income
- $45,925
- Median home value
- $182,800
- Median rent
- $1,054/mo
- Median age
- 28.9
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Valdosta had 55,378 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 55,378 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,539 per sq mi (594 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valdosta at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lowndes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 55,378 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.99 sq mi (93.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.8501° N, 83.2788° W |
| ZIP codes | 31698, 31602 |
| Official website | valdostacity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1378800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valdosta
- Remerton1.8 mi W
- Bemiss6.6 mi NE
- Dasher8.2 mi SE
- Moody AFB9.7 mi NE
- Hahira11.4 mi NW
- Clyattville11.8 mi S
- Lake Park12.6 mi SE
- Naylor12.8 mi E
- Morven14.6 mi NW
- Cecil15.1 mi NW
- Ray City16.3 mi N
- Quitman17.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Valdosta
What county is Valdosta in?
Valdosta is in Lowndes County, Georgia.
What is the population of Valdosta, GA?
55,378 people lived in Valdosta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valdosta, GA?
The main ZIP code is 31698. Other ZIP codes: 31602.
What is the elevation of Valdosta?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valdosta?
Remerton (1.8 mi), Bemiss (6.6 mi), Dasher (8.2 mi), Moody AFB (9.7 mi), Hahira (11.4 mi).
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