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ZIP Code 31520

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 22,743

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 — 31520

What is the median household income in 31520?
The median household income in 31520 is $37,652 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 31520?
The poverty rate in 31520 is 29.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 31520?
$135,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 31520?
The median gross rent in 31520 is $936 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 31520 residents have a college degree?
16.2% of adults in 31520 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,743
Median Income
$37,652
Median Home Value
$135,100
Poverty Rate
29.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.9%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,541 (+21%) Home Value: +$29,400 (+27.8%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-3.9%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: -0.7 pp (-9.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 22,743
Median Age 36.0
Female 53.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.1% White (non-Hisp.) 32.8% Black 49.9% Asian 1.2% Two or More 8.9% Other 4.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.8%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $37,652 ±$2,625
Per Capita Income $62,598
Median Family Income $47,481
Poverty Rate 29.7%
Child Poverty Rate 48.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 30.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.2%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
19.3%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
17.9%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
4.8%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
3.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,619
Owner-Occupied 43.2%
Renter-Occupied 56.8%
Vacancy Rate 16.0%
Median Home Value $135,100
Median Gross Rent $936
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 42.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
20.8%
$100–200k
20.3%
$200–300k
13.3%
$300–500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.3%
$500–1k
44.2%
$1–1.5k
37.0%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.2%
1 vehicle
51.9%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3+
10.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
8.3%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
3.4%
Mobile home
9.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.4%
1940–1969
9.3%
1970–1999
9.6%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
1.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.2%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 17.9%
Less Than High School 4.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Work from Home 2.9%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 12.5%
Private For-Profit 82.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.2%
Arts/Entmt.
18.7%
Retail
13.3%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation
4.2%
Finance
3.7%
Public Admin
3.3%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
1.0%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
34.0%
Management
20.5%
Sales
17.8%
Production
14.8%
Construction
12.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.1 min
Drove Alone 75.1%
Carpool 16.4%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 2.9%
Walked 2.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,915
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 24.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 4.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
8.7%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
9.9%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 24.4% Working age (18–64): 75.6% 65 and over: 18.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.7%
Naturalized Citizen 39.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.9%
Asia
19.3%
Europe
8.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.3%
With a Disability 17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 77.3%
Uninsured 22.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.1%
Has a Computer 87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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