What to know about ZIP 31156
ZIP code 31156 covers ZIP 31156 with a population of about 3,843.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ATLANTA media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 31156 covers ZIP 31156 with a population of about 3,843.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ATLANTA media market.
Median household income in ZIP 31156 is about $82,691 — about 10% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.8%; unemployment rate near 4.1%; 68.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 34.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Real estate, and Finance and insurance; about 26.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.2 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $140,600 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,583 (about 36% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.5% (about 40.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31156, a household would need roughly $39,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $903. That sits below the local median household income ($82,691), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.