County

Berrien County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥19,962Population
💰$54,833Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$120,842Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 11%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Black11.0%
Asian1.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma424 (3.6%)
HS Graduate4,482 (37.7%)
Some College1,937 (16.3%)
Associates1,802 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,409 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,823 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,833 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$120,841 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units8,611
Vacant Units1,145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Berrien County, GA

Berrien County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,962 residents. With a median age of 39.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Berrien County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,833 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Berrien County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $120,841 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $833. Homeownership rates are high at 68.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Berrien County are primarily White (77.85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Berrien County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Berrien County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31622 Alapaha 1,847 $54,038 $94,700 $777 7.2% 23.7%
31749 Enigma 2,509 $38,485 $87,300 $1,002 0.6% 21.4%
31639 Nashville 10,635 $51,071 $132,800 $723 4.6% 26.6%
31645 Ray City 4,971 $71,429 $121,900 $1,005 8.0% 32.8%