NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 31543

GA · Population: 4,483

C+
57/100
40
C
Safety
31
D
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 31543

Zip code 31543 is located in Georgia and is home to approximately 4,483 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $79,300 and median rent of $753/month against a median income of $36,648. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$36,648
Home Value
$79,300
Rent
$753/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
11.8%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
85.9%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability31DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).