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ZIP Code 31216

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,354

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 31216

What is the median household income in 31216?
The median household income in 31216 is $70,166 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 31216?
The poverty rate in 31216 is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 31216?
$192,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 31216?
The median gross rent in 31216 is $1,107 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 31216 residents have a college degree?
19.0% of adults in 31216 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,354
Median Income
$70,166
Median Home Value
$192,900
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,590 (+12.1%) Home Value: +$58,800 (+43.8%) Poverty Rate: -3.9 pp (-37.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.5 pp (+8.6%) Unemployment: -2.1 pp (-38.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,354
Median Age 43.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.3% White (non-Hisp.) 55.5% Black 35.5% Asian 1.6% Two or More 3.1% Other 2.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.1%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,166 ±$11,285
Per Capita Income $90,004
Median Family Income $86,081
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Child Poverty Rate 12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,439
Owner-Occupied 82.4%
Renter-Occupied 17.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.4%
Median Home Value $192,900
Median Gross Rent $1,107
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.3%
$50–100k
3.9%
$100–200k
18.0%
$200–300k
34.3%
$300–500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
37.7%
$1–1.5k
46.3%
$1.5–2k
10.4%
$2–2.5k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
25.3%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3+
30.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
6.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.3%
1940–1969
0.7%
1970–1999
16.7%
2000–2009
21.2%
2010+
6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 89.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.0%
Graduate Degree 9.7%
Some College / Associate 25.4%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 10.9%
Self-Employed 2.8%
Government Workers 21.1%
Private For-Profit 75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Public Admin
13.1%
Finance
11.0%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Retail
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
4.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.9%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
37.3%
Sales
27.7%
Food Prep
13.4%
Production
12.1%
Construction
9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 78.1%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.9%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,089
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
14.7%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
12.0%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 20.6% Working age (18–64): 79.4% 65 and over: 19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.7%
Naturalized Citizen 46.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
58.8%
Latin America
29.5%
Africa
7.4%
Europe
4.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.8%
With a Disability 16.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.7%
Uninsured 11.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.3%
Has a Computer 90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023