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Population and households in ZIP 31522
Household size in ZIP 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31522 are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.19, as it has nationally. Only 15 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.3 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 31522 skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 52.9, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 31522: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Georgia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 31522
Renters in ZIP 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 31522 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.3% of the housing in ZIP 31522, 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 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 31522 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,362 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,336 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,507 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,346 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$984 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31522 costs $2,346 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $984 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
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 31522
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 31522: 57.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 37 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 31522: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 21 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 31522
| Period | ZIP 31522 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 31522 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 28 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 31522 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 31522 | 2.10 | 59.3 | 2.8% | 14.8% | 22.3% | 1991 | $2,346 | 57.7% | 96.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 31561 | 2.16 | 68.1 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 33.5% | 1985 | $1,788 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31524 | 2.70 | 39.8 | 14.1% | 34.4% | 11.8% | 1989 | $1,709 | 32.1% | 96.5% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 31520 | 2.54 | 39.6 | 27.6% | 55.2% | 14.3% | 1971 | $1,017 | 16.4% | 82.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 31527 | 1.43 | 70.1 | 11.9% | 7.6% | 58.0% | 1967 | $1,349 | 80.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 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 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 31522. 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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