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Population and households in ZIP 31501
Household size in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, ZIP 31501 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 31501 is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 41.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 31501 (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 31501
Renters in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 31501 than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 51.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31501: 20.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 31501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $560 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $665 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $858 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 31501 runs $858 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $298 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 31501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 31501: 15.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south. ZIP 31501 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Georgia ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 31501 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 31501
| Period | ZIP 31501 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 31501 runs well above the national rate: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 25 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 31501 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 31501 | 2.64 | 38.4 | 16.4% | 46.1% | 20.4% | 1971 | $858 | 15.8% | 84.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 31503 | 2.68 | 36.4 | 18.5% | 30.9% | 18.8% | 1978 | $819 | 14.3% | 81.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 31516 | 2.62 | 40.0 | 11.4% | 23.9% | 11.1% | 1990 | $799 | 22.1% | 89.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 31542 | 2.67 | 36.5 | 5.4% | 28.6% | 27.6% | 1994 | $817 | 4.5% | 79.3% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 31550 | 2.55 | 35.1 | 20.6% | 11.9% | 16.0% | 1979 | $832 | 8.5% | 75.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31552 | 2.97 | 41.3 | 16.6% | 18.0% | 27.1% | 1990 | $710 | 13.5% | 77.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 31557 | 2.80 | 39.1 | 14.0% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 1989 | $851 | 15.3% | 84.0% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 31553 | 2.91 | 37.8 | 5.5% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 1992 | $734 | 25.0% | 87.6% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 31624 | 2.89 | 41.3 | 4.6% | 31.0% | 4.9% | 1987 | $826 | 11.9% | 69.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 31642 | 2.72 | 33.0 | 15.0% | 39.3% | 6.3% | 1991 | $648 | 9.4% | 68.3% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 31543 | 2.86 | 41.2 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 27.5% | 1995 | $824 | 15.0% | 80.5% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 31501. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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