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Population and households in ZIP 31906
Household size in ZIP 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 31906 are small: just 2.40 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 climbed from 2.27, 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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 31906 are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 31906: 15.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 31906
Renters in ZIP 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.1% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 31906: 53.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (43.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north.
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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 31906: 19.9% 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. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, 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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 31906 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only four 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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $823 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $727 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $804 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,143 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 31906 pays $1,143 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $320 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest 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 31906
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 31906 (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 31906 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 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 31906
| Period | ZIP 31906 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 31906 than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, 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 31906 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 31906 | 2.40 | 39.9 | 15.4% | 53.0% | 19.9% | 1963 | $1,143 | 33.3% | 86.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 31901 | 1.70 | 40.1 | 11.3% | 67.3% | 19.3% | 1957 | $917 | 36.4% | 82.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 31903 | 2.57 | 34.0 | 24.6% | 71.7% | 18.5% | 1968 | $1,014 | 11.7% | 77.7% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 31907 | 2.46 | 37.2 | 17.2% | 42.4% | 9.3% | 1979 | $1,091 | 24.4% | 91.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 31904 | 2.42 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 49.4% | 12.7% | 1976 | $1,388 | 30.1% | 87.1% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 36867 | 2.58 | 36.9 | 17.2% | 52.6% | 12.6% | 1982 | $1,165 | 27.6% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 31909 | 2.50 | 36.0 | 14.8% | 45.4% | 6.6% | 1990 | $1,341 | 37.7% | 93.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 31905 | 3.13 | 23.3 | 10.5% | 99.6% | 23.8% | 1985 | $1,589 | 38.8% | 97.6% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 36869 | 2.46 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 36.7% | 14.4% | 1989 | $984 | 14.1% | 84.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 36870 | 2.61 | 39.0 | 11.4% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 1998 | $1,147 | 22.5% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 31820 | 2.77 | 38.7 | 14.3% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 2002 | $1,716 | 52.0% | 95.7% | 3.0% |
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 31906. 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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