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ZIP Code 31516

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Population: 15,465

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 — 31516

What is the median household income in 31516?
The median household income in 31516 is $57,394 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 31516?
The poverty rate in 31516 is 8.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 31516?
$132,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 31516?
The median gross rent in 31516 is $823 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 31516 residents have a college degree?
19.6% of adults in 31516 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,465
Median Income
$57,394
Median Home Value
$132,200
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,883 (+45.3%) Home Value: +$30,200 (+29.6%) Poverty Rate: -12.8 pp (-61.5%) Bachelor's+: +7.7 pp (+64.7%) Unemployment: -2.0 pp (-30.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 15,465
Median Age 41.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.1% White (non-Hisp.) 83.7% Black 7.8% Two or More 4.8% Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.2%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,394 ±$9,087
Per Capita Income $85,202
Median Family Income $76,664
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Child Poverty Rate 10.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
11.3%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
7.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,627
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
Vacancy Rate 10.2%
Median Home Value $132,200
Median Gross Rent $823
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.3%
$50–100k
18.1%
$100–200k
22.1%
$200–300k
16.2%
$300–500k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.8%
$500–1k
72.9%
$1–1.5k
10.4%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
29.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
29.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
16.9%
2010+
7.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.6%
Graduate Degree 10.4%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 6.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 1.4%
Self-Employed 4.2%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Retail
9.9%
Transportation
9.0%
Prof. Services
5.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Public Admin
4.7%
Construction
4.4%
Finance
3.9%
Wholesale
3.4%
Agriculture
2.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
29.9%
Sales
26.4%
Production
20.0%
Food Prep
13.3%
Construction
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.7 min
Drove Alone 84.9%
Carpool 12.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.4%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,951
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
16.2%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 23.7% Working age (18–64): 76.3% 65 and over: 17.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 27.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
77.4%
Europe
19.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.4%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.0%
Uninsured 15.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.6%
Has a Computer 95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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