Zip Code 31829

GA · Population: 1,678

B+
70/100
43
C
Safety
66
B
Affordability
92
A+
Quality of Life
79
B+
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 B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $130,702, with home values near $352,900 and rents around $2,139/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

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
Safety43CLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life92A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy79B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).