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Population and households in ZIP 31701
Household size in ZIP 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31701 are small: just 2.22 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 dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in ZIP 31701 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Georgia overall, where the median age is 38.6. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 31701: 18.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 31701 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia ZIP codes.
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 31701
Renters in ZIP 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 31701: 65.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over six in ten owners (63.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31701: 19.6% 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 risen 6.8 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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 31701 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 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $593 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $631 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $847 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31701 costs $847 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $254 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; 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 31701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 31701: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 31701 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 31701 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 31701
| Period | ZIP 31701 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 31701 runs well above the national rate: 14.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 31701 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 31701 | 2.22 | 40.7 | 18.4% | 65.2% | 19.6% | 1971 | $847 | 15.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 31707 | 2.16 | 39.2 | 20.1% | 55.9% | 14.6% | 1971 | $1,049 | 25.7% | 89.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 31705 | 2.56 | 35.2 | 27.9% | 51.1% | 18.9% | 1974 | $913 | 13.2% | 78.7% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 31721 | 2.44 | 40.9 | 16.7% | 37.7% | 9.4% | 1992 | $1,200 | 38.9% | 95.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 31704 | 6.05 | 20.0 | 4.1% | 91.8% | 21.7% | 1997 | $1,355 | 8.7% | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 31763 | 2.72 | 38.0 | 14.0% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,219 | 34.1% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 31791 | 2.62 | 39.2 | 18.3% | 31.9% | 16.2% | 1984 | $887 | 11.8% | 85.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 31781 | 2.85 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 25.3% | 14.6% | 1986 | $827 | 11.6% | 87.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 39862 | 2.24 | 53.5 | 3.4% | 14.3% | 22.1% | 1978 | $683 | 33.4% | 93.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 31789 | 2.93 | 39.5 | 16.2% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1986 | $916 | 7.9% | 84.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 39866 | 2.33 | 39.8 | 1.3% | 32.2% | 23.1% | 1978 | $546 | 4.8% | 77.9% | 9.4% |
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 31701. 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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