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Population and households in ZIP 31822
Household size in ZIP 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31822 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia overall, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has crept up from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, ZIP 31822 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 31822 as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia as a whole (13.4%). The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as 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 31822
Renters in ZIP 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.2% of households in ZIP 31822 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.2 points, 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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in ZIP 31822, 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 11.5 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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 31822 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $567 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $661 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $961 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 31822 costs $961 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $394 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 31822
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 31822 than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 31822 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 31822
| Period | ZIP 31822 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 31822 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, mirroring the country. 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 31822 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 31822 | 2.61 | 44.9 | 11.2% | 22.2% | 15.2% | 1993 | $961 | 30.5% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 31823 | 1.99 | 51.8 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 13.5% | 1994 | $686 | 33.7% | 94.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 31811 | 2.55 | 44.5 | 10.4% | 15.8% | 11.7% | 1997 | $1,076 | 30.9% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 31830 | 2.41 | 46.9 | 7.4% | 28.1% | 16.0% | 1984 | $840 | 13.0% | 84.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 31826 | 2.64 | 39.2 | 15.5% | 27.3% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,103 | 12.9% | 88.6% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 31833 | 2.87 | 37.7 | 21.3% | 15.9% | 17.9% | 1982 | $868 | 25.4% | 93.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 31816 | 2.33 | 41.4 | 22.7% | 41.3% | 14.4% | 1972 | $937 | 14.8% | 88.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 36854 | 2.58 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 26.4% | 17.9% | 1981 | $1,047 | 17.1% | 86.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 36863 | 2.80 | 44.1 | 23.4% | 29.7% | 19.6% | 1969 | $853 | 10.8% | 84.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 30293 | 2.17 | 50.4 | 11.0% | 16.3% | 19.0% | 1972 | $659 | 19.4% | 87.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 31836 | 2.54 | 49.3 | 9.8% | 15.3% | 23.3% | 1982 | $911 | 14.4% | 86.9% | 2.9% |
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 31822. 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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