Zip code 31622: Alapaha, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31622?

31622 is assigned to Alapaha, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31622 in?

31622 is in Berrien County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31622?

About 1,844 people live in 31622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31622?

The median household income in 31622 is $51,522.

Q: What zip codes are near 31622?

The closest zip codes to 31622 are 31749, 31650, 31639, 31727, 31774.

Residential delivery areaBerrien CountyEastern Time

Population

1,844

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$623/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

120 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31622

31622 is a rural zip code in Alapaha, Georgia (Berrien County), covering 120 sq mi of land. About 1,844 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 44.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,522 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $623 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and construction and repair. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 31622 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers27.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%8th of 704 in GA
Unemployment rate12%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%36th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate18.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%98th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate25.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%94th of 694 in GA
Housing vacancy18.9%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%172nd of 694 in GA
Median age44.4
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6164th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1825.3%
77th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%175th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate76.6%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%303rd of 693 in GA
Residents 65 and older19%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%242nd of 708 in GA
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%336th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477301st of 691 in GA
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%256th of 704 in GA
Average commute23.8 min
35th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min527th of 684 in GA
Work from home9.1%
29th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%342nd of 706 in GA
Diversity index21.2
14th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9620th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$27,038
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924532nd of 708 in GA
Median household income$51,522
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353511th of 672 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher15%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%495th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$34,861
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066582nd of 699 in GA
Government workers8.1%
8th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%636th of 704 in GA
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%514th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%585th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%500th of 704 in GA
Population1,844
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407549th of 708 in GA
Median home value$104,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300557th of 661 in GA
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi648th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$623
1st
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393600th of 628 in GA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%660th of 678 in GA

Measure	31622	Berrien	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Self-employed workers	27.4%	13.1%	10.1%	10%	99th	8th of 704
Unemployment rateWeakness	12%	3.7%	5.1%	5.2%	97th	36th of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.3%	14.9%	12.4%	8.4%	93rd	98th of 701
Poverty rateWeakness	25.2%	20.6%	13.4%	12.5%	92nd	94th of 694
Housing vacancy	18.9%	13%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	172nd of 694
Median age	44.4	40.5	37.6	38.9	83rd	164th of 708
Residents under 18	25.3%	23.4%	23.2%	22%	77th	175th of 708
Homeownership rate	76.6%	71%	65.7%	65.2%	70th	303rd of 693
Residents 65 and older	19%	17.6%	15%	17.2%	67th	242nd of 708
Veterans	7%	8.7%	7.2%	6.2%	66th	336th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.465	0.477	0.483	61st	301st of 691
Healthcare workers	9.3%	8.1%	8.2%	9.7%	47th	256th of 704
Average commute	23.8 min	24.6 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	35th	527th of 684
Work from home	9.1%	7.4%	15.9%	15.1%	29th	342nd of 706
Diversity index	21.2	35.7	64.9	61.4	14th	620th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,038	$28,442	$40,924	$44,673	12th	532nd of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,522	$52,876	$77,353	$80,734	10th	511th of 672
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15%	15.7%	34.9%	35.7%	10th	495th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,861	$36,571	$47,066	$49,666	8th	582nd of 699
Government workers	8.1%	18.1%	14.3%	14.5%	8th	636th of 704
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	82.5%	91%	91%	4th	514th of 693
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	1.6%	11.2%	14.1%	4th	585th of 708
Tech workers	0.3%	1.3%	4%	3.8%	4th	500th of 704
Population	1,844	18,352	10,940,407	334,922,499	3rd	549th of 708
Median home value	$104,500	$131,600	$303,300	$332,700	3rd	557th of 661
Population density	15/sq mi	41/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	648th of 708
Median gross rent	$623	$782	$1,393	$1,413	1st	600th of 628
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	43.7%	52.4%	51.1%	1st	660th of 678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.4

Under 18

25.3%

65 and over

19%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black12%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

21.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 714
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.5%
Married couples: 49.3%
Living alone: 28.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31622

$51,522

Berrien Co.

$52,876

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,038

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31622

$104,500

Berrien Co.

$131,600

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31622

$623

Berrien Co.

$782

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 880
Owner-occupied: 76.6%
Vacant: 18.9%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

31%

20–29

21%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Sales

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

0.8%

Computer and math

0.3%

Legal and social services

Industries

Retail

20%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Construction

Admin, support and management

Information

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Other services

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$34,861

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31622	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,455	$74,888
Service	$23,438	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,755	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,024	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

37%

Some college

29%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.1%
No internet access: 17.1%
Without health insurance: 18.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Alapaha
State: Georgia
County: Berrien County
Center point: 31.3724° N, 83.1993° W
Land area: 120 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 31622

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31749	Enigma, GA	8.4 mi	2,557	$38,487	$95,100
31650	Willacoochee, GA	11 mi	2,676	$45,106	$62,500
31639	Nashville, GA	11 mi	11,059	$54,159	$152,800
31727	Brookfield, GA	12 mi	0	—	—
31774	Ocilla, GA	14 mi	5,896	$50,833	$99,500
31637	Lenox, GA	15 mi	3,217	$65,391	$134,500
31794	Tifton, GA	16 mi	26,178	$46,056	$130,100
31512	Ambrose, GA	16 mi	2,032	$49,547	$166,900
31769	Mystic, GA · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
31647	Sparks, GA	18 mi	3,071	$52,396	$147,500
31642	Pearson, GA	20 mi	4,617	$41,574	$69,300
31535	Douglas, GA	21 mi	13,463	$65,629	$144,700

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Questions about 31622

What city is zip code 31622?

31622 is assigned to Alapaha, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31622 in?

31622 is in Berrien County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31622?

About 1,844 people live in 31622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31622 in?

31622 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31622?

The median household income in 31622 is $51,522.

What zip codes are near 31622?

The closest zip codes to 31622 are 31749, 31650, 31639, 31727, 31774.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31622, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.