NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 31829

GA · Population: 1,678

A
89/100
92
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
96
A+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 31829

Zip code 31829 is located in Georgia and is home to approximately 1,678 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 89/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $130,702 and home values around $352,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$130,702
Home Value
$352,900
Rent
$2,139/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
56.6%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
90.8%
Rent Burden
19.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life96A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall89AWeighted 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).