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Population and households in ZIP 31602
Household size in ZIP 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31602 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 31602 is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, in line with the national trend. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 are younger.
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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 31602 (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 31602
Renters in ZIP 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.1% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.6% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 31602 rent: 53.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 7.8 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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 31602 is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 31602 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $825 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $908 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$336 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31602 costs $1,160 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $336 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 31602
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 31602 than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 31602 is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 31602
| Period | ZIP 31602 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 31602: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 31602 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 31602 | 2.50 | 33.5 | 14.8% | 53.6% | 11.0% | 1988 | $1,160 | 32.5% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 31698 | 1.65 | 20.8 | 4.7% | 69.8% | 12.9% | 1974 | $991 | 40.4% | 92.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 31605 | 2.69 | 34.0 | 10.9% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,349 | 35.8% | 96.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 31601 | 2.57 | 33.8 | 17.8% | 52.9% | 13.0% | 1985 | $902 | 16.7% | 84.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 31632 | 2.70 | 37.0 | 10.9% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 2002 | $1,103 | 35.0% | 90.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 31606 | 2.62 | 43.2 | 12.3% | 18.0% | 8.9% | 1990 | $707 | 16.0% | 87.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 31699 | 3.33 | 21.6 | 6.3% | 100.0% | 9.0% | 1998 | $1,414 | 48.5% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31638 | 2.77 | 47.7 | 6.4% | 24.7% | 13.9% | 1989 | $747 | 7.2% | 85.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 31641 | 2.82 | 45.9 | 10.3% | 6.2% | 15.3% | 1994 | $725 | 19.5% | 89.2% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 31625 | 2.35 | 58.7 | 1.1% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 1993 | $742 | 22.5% | 92.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 31643 | 2.63 | 44.4 | 14.4% | 31.8% | 18.5% | 1987 | $791 | 13.5% | 81.3% | 4.5% |
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 31602. 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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