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Population and households in ZIP 31705
Household size in ZIP 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 31705 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.64 in 2006–10, 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, ZIP 31705 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 31705: 27.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 31705
Renters in ZIP 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.2% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 31705: 51.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 53.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31705: 18.9% 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 2.6 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 31705 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Only 31 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $619 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $750 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $913 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$293 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 31705 runs $913 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $293 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
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 31705
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 31705 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 31705 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 31705
| Period | ZIP 31705 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 31705 runs well above the national rate: 15.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only two of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 31705 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 31705 | 2.56 | 35.2 | 27.9% | 51.1% | 18.9% | 1974 | $913 | 13.2% | 78.7% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 31704 | 6.05 | 20.0 | 4.1% | 91.8% | 21.7% | 1997 | $1,355 | 8.7% | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| 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 31721 | 2.44 | 40.9 | 16.7% | 37.7% | 9.4% | 1992 | $1,200 | 38.9% | 95.1% | 4.1% |
| 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 31789 | 2.93 | 39.5 | 16.2% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1986 | $916 | 7.9% | 84.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 31795 | 2.71 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 1989 | $903 | 13.0% | 81.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 39862 | 2.24 | 53.5 | 3.4% | 14.3% | 22.1% | 1978 | $683 | 33.4% | 93.4% | 1.0% |
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 31705. 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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