Population 355 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 31544
Household size in ZIP 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31544 are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.63, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 31544 is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 31544 (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia overall (13.4%).
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 31544
Renters in ZIP 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −17.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.6% of households in ZIP 31544 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About two-thirds of owners (66.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31544: 35.3% 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.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 31544 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $459 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $469 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $955 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$496 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31544 costs $955 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 51.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 31544
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 31544: 5.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 31544 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 31544
| Period | ZIP 31544 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in ZIP 31544 out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. 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 31544 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 31544 | 2.91 | 42.5 | 11.2% | 8.6% | 35.3% | 1969 | $955 | 5.1% | 82.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31060 | 3.68 | 41.5 | 26.8% | 21.5% | 37.6% | 1987 | $672 | 12.6% | 62.5% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 31077 | 4.06 | 45.2 | 22.2% | 23.9% | 41.7% | 1988 | $577 | 12.1% | 59.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 31532 | 2.38 | 44.9 | 4.6% | 22.4% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,095 | 10.5% | 79.1% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 31549 | 3.50 | 46.0 | 12.9% | 33.9% | 28.8% | 1989 | $724 | 13.8% | 83.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 31750 | 2.38 | 40.7 | 15.8% | 35.7% | 14.1% | 1978 | $821 | 12.3% | 84.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 31001 | 3.04 | 40.7 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 23.2% | 1982 | $622 | 14.6% | 76.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 31539 | 2.84 | 36.8 | 12.1% | 28.7% | 13.4% | 1986 | $711 | 13.6% | 75.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 31079 | 2.61 | 46.0 | 9.4% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 1978 | $603 | 18.6% | 82.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 31783 | 2.72 | 39.9 | 7.7% | 26.1% | 18.9% | 1986 | $740 | 8.4% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 31072 | 2.50 | 45.8 | 10.0% | 25.3% | 28.7% | 1979 | $655 | 13.2% | 80.4% | 1.7% |
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 31544. 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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