City

Alapaha, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Georgia

👥1,847Population
💰$54,038Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$94,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 12.5%Other: 0.2%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black12.5%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.1%)
HS Graduate399 (33.8%)
Some College245 (20.7%)
Associates233 (19.7%)
Bachelors120 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree160 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College20.7%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,038 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$94,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units916
Vacant Units194

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Alapaha, GA

Alapaha is a city in Georgia, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,847 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Alapaha is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,038 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alapaha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alapaha is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.52%).

Alapaha, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Alapaha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31622 1,847 $54,038 $94,700 $777 7.2% 23.7% 78.3%