ZIP Code 31542
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,464
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 — 31542
- What is the median household income in 31542?
- The median household income in 31542 is $46,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 31542?
- The poverty rate in 31542 is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 31542?
- $117,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 31542?
- The median gross rent in 31542 is $477 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 31542 residents have a college degree?
- 5.6% of adults in 31542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,464
Median Income
$46,875
Median Home Value
$117,000
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.3%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,012 (+12%)
Home Value:
+$24,700 (+26.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.6 pp (-29%)
Bachelor's+:
-11.5 pp (-67.3%)
Unemployment:
-3.5 pp (-92.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,464
Median Age
36.0
Female
53.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.5%
Black 1.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,875
±$20,078
Per Capita Income
$74,266
Median Family Income
$68,690
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Child Poverty Rate
12.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
9.2%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
13.9%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
8.2%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,271
Owner-Occupied
69.8%
Renter-Occupied
30.2%
Vacancy Rate
24.2%
Median Home Value
$117,000
Median Gross Rent
$477
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.8%
$50–100k
16.5%
$100–200k
28.1%
$200–300k
12.3%
$300–500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
57.9%
$500–1k
38.8%
$1–1.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.6%
Mobile home
41.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.6%
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
27.2%
2000–2009
22.3%
2010+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.6%
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
19.9%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
13.4%
Government Workers
15.9%
Private For-Profit
70.7%
Industry
Retail
20.7%
Public Admin
13.0%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Transportation
9.5%
Agriculture
9.2%
Construction
7.2%
Edu/Health
7.0%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Finance
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Construction
29.5%
Sales
25.8%
Production
21.7%
Food Prep
13.4%
Management
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.5 min
Drove Alone
86.9%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
964
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.0%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
11.2%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
7.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
10.0%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
5.0%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023