| ZIP Code | 31622 |
|---|---|
| City | Alapaha |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Berrien County |
| Area Code | 229/912 |
| Elevation | 283 ft |
| Latitude | 31.372347 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.199344 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.7% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 399 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 245 (20.7%) |
| Associates | 233 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 120 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 160 (13.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,038 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $94,700 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $777/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 916 |
| Vacant Units | 194 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 916 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 194 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 31622 is located in Alapaha, Georgia, within Berrien County. With a population of 1,847, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 31622 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,038 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31622 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $94,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $777 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 31622 is primarily White (86.52%). Residents are less-educated — 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.2%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31622 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 31622 in Alapaha, GA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,847 residents, a median household income of $54,038, and a median home value of $94,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.