31220 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31220, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31220 is a zip code in Bibb County and Monroe County, Georgia, which covers Lizella CCD, Macon West CCD, and Culloden-Bolingbroke, with a total population of 15,393 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 31220 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31220.

The estimated population of people living in 31220 is 15,393, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31220 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,393
+1.07%
+10.34%
2020
15,230
+2.5%
-
2019
14,859
+2.45%
-
2018
14,504
+3.97%
-
2017
13,950
 - -

Population of 31220 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31220 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
50.1%
57.7%
 -13.17%
Black/African American
43.7%
32.7%
 +33.64%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
4%
 -40.00%
Asian
2.1%
3.9%
 -46.15%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31220 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 31220 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31220 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31220 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +2.44% 40.9 +2% 42.4 +1.44%
2020 41 +1.74% 40.1 +0.75% 41.8 +3.47%
2019 40.3 +0.5% 39.8 +2.58% 40.4 -1.7%
2018 40.1 -0.74% 38.8 +0.52% 41.1 -3.52%
2017 40.4 - 38.6 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 31220 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 31220 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 851 -7.68% 812 -6.3% 759 738
10 to 19 885 +11.77% 879 +25.24% 969 1,067
20 to 29 910 2.5% 755 +24.9% 908 902
30 to 39 890 +3.1% 955 +6.69% 909 1,017
40 to 49 907 +7.8% 723 +57.13% 960 1,182
50 to 59 1,106 -12.13% 1,123 1.53% 961 1,119
60 to 69 654 +53.19% 1,213 +7.58% 1,051 1,301
70+ 584 +29.44% 703 +12.55% 764 786

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31220 zip code is $75,524.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 31220.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,252.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,051.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,360.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31220 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 31220, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 31220 is currently $96,072.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.55% of households in 31220 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 31220 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31220 is $38,189.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31220 by the total population of 31220.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31220 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31220 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31220 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31220 zip over the age of 16 is 12,385.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 31220 is 63.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 31220 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 525 39.40% 17.40%
20 to 24 years 978 86.40% 28.60%
25 to 29 years 832 96.00% 11.40%
30 to 34 years 929 98.10% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 1,965 95.60% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 2,006 89.50% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 1,248 73.40% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 988 53.10% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 2,055 21.50% 2.90%
75 years and over 859 7.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31220. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,638 61.90% 4.40%
Black or African American 5,354 74.60% 9.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 227 86.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 53.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 95 75.80% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 276 99.30% 25.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,364 60.20% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31220 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 31220 is 7,817, with median earnings of $39,837.00.

Women in 31220 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,817 $39,837.00
Male 3,917 $44,435.00
Female 3,900 $32,441.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31220 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 763 $88,672.00
Business and Financial 455 $62,457.00
Computer and Mathematical 95 $47,102.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $0.00
Community and Social Service 275 $49,132.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 439 $38,603.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 154 $65,865.00
Healthcare Practitioners 650 $45,536.00
Healthcare Support 335 $18,323.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $32,292.00
Law Enforcement 58 $49,783.00
Food Preparation and Serving 155 $15,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 159 $24,779.00
Personal Care and Service 177 $18,229.00
Sales 996 $29,257.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,175 $40,710.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $51,771.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 266 $41,406.00
Production 685 $31,487.00
Transportation and Material Moving 489 $35,393.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31220 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 31220.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 558 $108,017.00 205 $66,037.00
Business and Financial 155 $81,506.00 300 $60,431.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $45,795.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $103,162.00 218 $48,819.00
Legal 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 179 $29,492.00 260 $42,961.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 106 $73,667.00 48 $28,824.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $57,121.00 555 $31,936.00
Healthcare Support 141 $0.00 194 $17,430.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $32,292.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $0.00 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $0.00 111 $15,203.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $14,901.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $30,645.00 83 $17,674.00
Sales 413 $48,828.00 583 $9,696.00
Office and Administrative Support 199 $41,521.00 976 $40,525.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $85,254.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 240 $42,422.00 26 $0.00
Production 480 $32,372.00 205 $18,650.00
Transportation and Material Moving 476 $35,548.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,907 households in 31220, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,114 families living in the 31220 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 31220:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,242 124 748 1,793
Average Household Size 3.07 3.15 3.55 1.22
Total Families 3,242 124 748 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.69 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 4,114 families living in 31220, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31220:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,681 housing units in 31220.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,907 88.41%
Vacant 774 11.59%

26.33% of the total 6,681 housing units in 31220 are rental units. This is approximately 1,759 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,027 are occupied by the owner - or 60.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31220 is $1,141.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31220 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    121
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    437
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,029
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    278
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31220 is $160,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31220 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    117
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    768
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    983
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    559
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    819
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    566
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    193
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31220. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31220 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    15
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    884
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,147
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,866
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,461
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,074
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 31220 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    185
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,672
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,197
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,853

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31220 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31220 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31220.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    198
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    356
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    761
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,329
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,789
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    799
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,035
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    182
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    127
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    333
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    98
  • 90 or more minutes
    173

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31220 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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