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Population and households in ZIP 31903
Household size in ZIP 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 31903 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has crept up from 2.52 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, ZIP 31903 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 31.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 31903 (24.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 31903
Renters in ZIP 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 31903: 71.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over six in ten owners (62.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.5% of the housing in ZIP 31903, 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. ZIP 31903 has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia ZIP codes.
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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 31903 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only 14 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $684 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,014 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 31903 runs $1,014 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.3% 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 southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 31903
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 31903: 11.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 31903 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 23 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 31903
| Period | ZIP 31903 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 31903: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.8 points, a much bigger shift than 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 31903 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 31903 | 2.57 | 34.0 | 24.6% | 71.7% | 18.5% | 1968 | $1,014 | 11.7% | 77.7% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 31906 | 2.40 | 39.9 | 15.4% | 53.0% | 19.9% | 1963 | $1,143 | 33.3% | 86.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 31905 | 3.13 | 23.3 | 10.5% | 99.6% | 23.8% | 1985 | $1,589 | 38.8% | 97.6% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 31901 | 1.70 | 40.1 | 11.3% | 67.3% | 19.3% | 1957 | $917 | 36.4% | 82.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 31907 | 2.46 | 37.2 | 17.2% | 42.4% | 9.3% | 1979 | $1,091 | 24.4% | 91.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 36869 | 2.46 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 36.7% | 14.4% | 1989 | $984 | 14.1% | 84.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36867 | 2.58 | 36.9 | 17.2% | 52.6% | 12.6% | 1982 | $1,165 | 27.6% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 31904 | 2.42 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 49.4% | 12.7% | 1976 | $1,388 | 30.1% | 87.1% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 31909 | 2.50 | 36.0 | 14.8% | 45.4% | 6.6% | 1990 | $1,341 | 37.7% | 93.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 36870 | 2.61 | 39.0 | 11.4% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 1998 | $1,147 | 22.5% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 36877 | 2.78 | 40.4 | 10.0% | 21.1% | 9.2% | 1998 | $980 | 28.2% | 87.6% | 4.2% |
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 31903. 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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