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Population and households in ZIP 39817
Household size in ZIP 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 39817 average 2.73 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Georgia as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.9, ZIP 39817 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast. ZIP 39817 is younger than the great majority of Georgia ZIP codes.
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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 39817: 22.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.3 points, even as the national share fell. Only 28 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39817
Renters in ZIP 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 39817 than nationally: 46.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 39817: 21.8% 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 7.2 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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 39817 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Georgia. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $551 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $810 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$262 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 39817 pays $810 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $262 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 39817
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39817: 11.0% 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 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 39817 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.8 points, a much bigger shift than 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 39817
| Period | ZIP 39817 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 39817 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 39817 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 39817 | 2.73 | 34.9 | 22.1% | 46.4% | 21.8% | 1988 | $810 | 11.0% | 85.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 39819 | 2.57 | 41.9 | 11.5% | 36.9% | 13.8% | 1975 | $783 | 18.4% | 79.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 39825 | 2.70 | 37.7 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 15.1% | 1995 | $1,098 | 11.7% | 91.3% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 39834 | 3.12 | 38.8 | 13.3% | 23.0% | 19.3% | 1984 | $767 | 19.1% | 87.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 39859 | 2.44 | 39.5 | 24.8% | 14.7% | 22.2% | 1990 | $739 | 18.1% | 82.1% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 39897 | 2.20 | 53.6 | 7.5% | 21.6% | 19.2% | 1982 | $701 | 16.6% | 84.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 39845 | 2.40 | 46.9 | 15.3% | 20.9% | 25.4% | 1981 | $823 | 13.3% | 89.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 39828 | 2.87 | 37.3 | 20.2% | 41.2% | 15.0% | 1988 | $802 | 15.2% | 76.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 39827 | 2.49 | 41.9 | 13.9% | 31.2% | 9.6% | 1994 | $781 | 21.7% | 88.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 32423 | 1.95 | 49.7 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 1983 | $755 | 15.8% | 86.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 31773 | 2.44 | 45.4 | 10.1% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 1995 | $877 | 19.3% | 90.0% | 6.7% |
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 39817. 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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