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Population and households in ZIP 31520
Household size in ZIP 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31520 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.60, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 31520 are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west 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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in ZIP 31520 (27.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.3 points, even as the national share fell. Only three of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 31520
Renters in ZIP 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 31520: 55.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31520: 14.3% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 31520 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 20 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $686 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,017 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31520 costs $1,017 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $331 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 31520
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 31520: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 31520 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 31520 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia ZIP codes.
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 31520
| Period | ZIP 31520 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 31520 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 31520 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 31520 | 2.54 | 39.6 | 27.6% | 55.2% | 14.3% | 1971 | $1,017 | 16.4% | 82.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 31524 | 2.70 | 39.8 | 14.1% | 34.4% | 11.8% | 1989 | $1,709 | 32.1% | 96.5% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 31525 | 2.47 | 39.4 | 11.5% | 40.2% | 12.6% | 1991 | $1,304 | 24.3% | 88.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 31523 | 2.83 | 44.9 | 11.5% | 15.0% | 12.1% | 1996 | $1,614 | 31.9% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 31522 | 2.10 | 59.3 | 2.8% | 14.8% | 22.3% | 1991 | $2,346 | 57.7% | 96.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 31527 | 1.43 | 70.1 | 11.9% | 7.6% | 58.0% | 1967 | $1,349 | 80.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31561 | 2.16 | 68.1 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 33.5% | 1985 | $1,788 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31565 | 2.43 | 47.6 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 14.9% | 2000 | $936 | 29.6% | 92.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 31566 | 2.86 | 41.8 | 9.9% | 22.3% | 17.8% | 1999 | $1,003 | 12.7% | 84.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 31568 | 2.86 | 37.3 | 2.7% | 10.0% | 24.6% | 1998 | $936 | 17.6% | 86.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 31553 | 2.91 | 37.8 | 5.5% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 1992 | $734 | 25.0% | 87.6% | 2.4% |
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 31520. 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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