ZIP Code 31779
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,877
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 — 31779
- What is the median household income in 31779?
- The median household income in 31779 is $50,450 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 31779?
- The poverty rate in 31779 is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 31779?
- $115,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 31779?
- The median gross rent in 31779 is $738 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 31779 residents have a college degree?
- 8.1% of adults in 31779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,877
Median Income
$50,450
Median Home Value
$115,300
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,809 (+27.3%)
Home Value:
+$20,000 (+21%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.1 pp (+6.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.2 pp (-2.4%)
Unemployment:
-5.5 pp (-49.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,877
Median Age
37.0
Female
45.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 55.0%
Black 40.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Other 1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,450
±$15,084
Per Capita Income
$66,679
Median Family Income
$60,263
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Child Poverty Rate
29.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.4%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
9.3%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
17.3%
$75–100k
15.3%
$100–150k
10.5%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,298
Owner-Occupied
66.7%
Renter-Occupied
33.3%
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Median Home Value
$115,300
Median Gross Rent
$738
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.8%
$50–100k
28.5%
$100–200k
21.0%
$200–300k
19.6%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.7%
$500–1k
66.6%
$1–1.5k
23.9%
$2–2.5k
2.5%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
48.2%
3+
21.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
8.2%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
21.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.2%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
17.0%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.1%
Graduate Degree
4.1%
Some College / Associate
23.5%
Less Than High School
5.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Work from Home
4.1%
Self-Employed
3.1%
Government Workers
15.1%
Private For-Profit
81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.0%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Public Admin
8.7%
Wholesale
8.4%
Agriculture
8.2%
Retail
7.7%
Transportation
7.6%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Construction
3.8%
Finance
3.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
30.4%
Food Prep
25.6%
Sales
20.9%
Production
14.8%
Construction
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.4 min
Drove Alone
82.8%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
4.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,857
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
9.7%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
7.2%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 23.6%
Working age (18–64): 76.4%
65 and over: 14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
39.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
67.4%
Asia
18.5%
Europe
14.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.0%
With a Disability
24.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
79.7%
Uninsured
20.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.9%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023