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ZIP Code 31539

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 14,117

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 — 31539

What is the median household income in 31539?
The median household income in 31539 is $38,321 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 31539?
The poverty rate in 31539 is 24.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 31539?
$108,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 31539?
The median gross rent in 31539 is $669 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 31539 residents have a college degree?
10.9% of adults in 31539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,117
Median Income
$38,321
Median Home Value
$108,400
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,480 (+4%) Home Value: +$27,700 (+34.3%) Poverty Rate: +4.0 pp (+19.2%) Bachelor's+: +0.2 pp (+1.9%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 14,117
Median Age 41.0
Female 47.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.7% White (non-Hisp.) 68.2% Black 14.3% Asian 0.1% Two or More 11.8% Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.4%
Cuban
3.3%
Puerto Rican
1.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $38,321 ±$6,982
Per Capita Income $75,198
Median Family Income $45,800
Poverty Rate 24.8%
Child Poverty Rate 38.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.3%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
14.5%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
8.0%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
3.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,141
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
Vacancy Rate 17.0%
Median Home Value $108,400
Median Gross Rent $669
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.4%
$50–100k
22.4%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
11.7%
$300–500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.6%
$500–1k
59.7%
$1–1.5k
13.9%
$1.5–2k
2.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
32.5%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
24.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
4.3%
Mobile home
35.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.4%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
12.6%
2010+
5.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.9%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 23.0%
Less Than High School 6.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Work from Home 3.2%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 79.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.5%
Retail
14.5%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Transportation
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Construction
8.1%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Agriculture
4.2%
Public Admin
3.3%
Finance
2.6%
Wholesale
2.4%
Occupation
Management
32.0%
Production
22.8%
Sales
18.4%
Construction
16.4%
Food Prep
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min
Drove Alone 78.1%
Carpool 11.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.2%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,095
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
7.8%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
14.5%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
9.2%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 26.4% Working age (18–64): 73.6% 65 and over: 15.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.5%
Naturalized Citizen 13.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.6%
Asia
1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 22.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 77.6%
Uninsured 22.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.4%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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