ZIP Code 31709
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 14,966
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 — 31709
- What is the median household income in 31709?
- The median household income in 31709 is $41,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 31709?
- The poverty rate in 31709 is 17.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 31709?
- $130,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 31709?
- The median gross rent in 31709 is $904 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 31709 residents have a college degree?
- 27.5% of adults in 31709 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,966
Median Income
$41,400
Median Home Value
$130,600
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,267 (+11.5%)
Home Value:
+$15,000 (+13%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.2 pp (-11.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.7 pp (+20.6%)
Unemployment:
-3.3 pp (-33.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
14,966
Median Age
30.0
Female
54.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 39.9%
Black 48.8%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Japanese
0.7%
Filipino
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,400
±$2,167
Per Capita Income
$59,091
Median Family Income
$53,194
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Child Poverty Rate
29.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
5.6%
$15–25k
11.8%
$25–35k
16.7%
$35–50k
23.1%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
2.2%
$200k+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,846
Owner-Occupied
44.0%
Renter-Occupied
56.0%
Vacancy Rate
13.6%
Median Home Value
$130,600
Median Gross Rent
$904
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.7%
$50–100k
19.9%
$100–200k
22.4%
$200–300k
19.6%
$300–500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.8%
$500–1k
64.7%
$1–1.5k
20.0%
$1.5–2k
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.5%
1 vehicle
41.0%
2 vehicles
30.7%
3+
19.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
6.8%
5–19 units
13.1%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
9.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.7%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
5.9%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.5%
Graduate Degree
12.4%
Some College / Associate
15.3%
Less Than High School
5.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Work from Home
11.1%
Self-Employed
6.3%
Government Workers
22.5%
Private For-Profit
71.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.1%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Prof. Services
14.7%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Retail
7.6%
Public Admin
6.2%
Finance
5.1%
Agriculture
3.2%
Transportation
2.3%
Wholesale
1.6%
Construction
1.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.2%
Sales
20.8%
Food Prep
20.1%
Production
16.0%
Construction
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.5 min
Drove Alone
73.0%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.1%
Walked
5.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,913
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.0%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
9.5%
20–24
11.8%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
7.3%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
9.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 23.2%
Working age (18–64): 76.8%
65 and over: 16.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.5%
Naturalized Citizen
47.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
51.3%
Europe
21.9%
Latin America
18.7%
Africa
5.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.3%
With a Disability
11.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.4%
Uninsured
10.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
91.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023