Zip code 31629: Dixie, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31629
31629 is a rural zip code in Dixie, Georgia (Brooks County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 1,267 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $63,702 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 31629 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%1st of 678 in GA
- Housing vacancy30.3%98thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%48th of 694 in GA
- Healthcare workers16.2%97thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%42nd of 704 in GA
- Diversity index70.494thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.918th of 708 in GA
- Veterans10.8%92ndU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%102nd of 708 in GA
- Government workers23.4%92ndU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%108th of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate20.4%85thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%176th of 694 in GA
- Homeownership rate82.6%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%174th of 693 in GA
- 81stU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%128th of 708 in GA
- Work from home17.3%70thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%123rd of 706 in GA
- 65thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6290th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$53,18564thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066111th of 699 in GA
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%378th of 708 in GA
- 45thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%172nd of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate5.1%34thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%651st of 701 in GA
- 31stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%495th of 704 in GA
- Median household income$63,70226thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353352nd of 672 in GA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%343rd of 704 in GA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%401st of 708 in GA
- Average commute21.1 min18thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min604th of 684 in GA
- 16thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477534th of 691 in GA
- Per capita income$28,36915thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924481st of 708 in GA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%478th of 704 in GA
- Population density27/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi562nd of 708 in GA
- Population1,2672ndU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407606th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access72.6%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%624th of 693 in GA
| Measure | 31629 | Brooks | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 57.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 1st of 678 | |
| Housing vacancy | 30.3% | 17.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 48th of 694 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.2% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 42nd of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 70.4 | 60.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 18th of 708 | |
| Veterans | 10.8% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 102nd of 708 | |
| Government workers | 23.4% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 108th of 704 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20.4% | 25.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 176th of 694 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.6% | 71.7% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 174th of 693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26% | 20% | 23.2% | 22% | 128th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 5.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 123rd of 706 | |
| Median age | 41 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 290th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $53,185 | $36,051 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 111th of 699 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.2% | 22% | 15% | 17.2% | 378th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.4% | 3.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 172nd of 708 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.1% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 651st of 701 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10% | 495th of 704 | |
| Median household income | $63,702 | $46,807 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 352nd of 672 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4% | 3.8% | 343rd of 704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.1% | 15.8% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 401st of 708 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.1 min | 24.7 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 604th of 684 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.393 | 0.483 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 534th of 691 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,369 | $25,859 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 481st of 708 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.9% | 5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 478th of 704 | |
| Population density | 27/sq mi | 33/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 562nd of 708 | |
| Population | 1,267 | 16,293 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 606th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 72.6% | 74.8% | 91% | 91% | 624th of 693 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White42%
- Black30%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other16%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 402
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 60.9%
- Married couples
- 53%
- Living alone
- 38.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.8%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 577
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Vacant
- 30.3%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 100%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 31629 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,821 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,552 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $60,589 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $74,659 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,659 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.6%
- Households with broadband
- 72.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.7%
- No internet access
- 23.6%
- Without health insurance
- 5.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Dixie
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Brooks County
- Center point
- 30.8168° N, 83.6894° W
- Land area
- 47 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Dixie (unincorporated)3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31629
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31720 | Barwick, GA | 4.7 mi | $29,821 |
| 31626 | Boston, GA | 7.3 mi | $52,026 |
| 31643 | Quitman, GA | 8.4 mi | $37,043 |
| 31778 | Pavo, GA | 11 mi | $74,593 |
| 31638 | Morven, GA | 12 mi | $93,516 |
| 31757 | Thomasville, GA | 13 mi | $79,593 |
| 31625 | Barney, GA | 16 mi | $84,526 |
| 31722 | Berlin, GA | 17 mi | $54,167 |
| 31758 | Thomasville, GA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 31799 | Thomasville, GA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 31738 | Coolidge, GA | 17 mi | $69,950 |
| 31788 | Moultrie, GA | 20 mi | $47,325 |
Questions about 31629
What city is zip code 31629?
31629 is assigned to Dixie, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31629 in?
31629 is in Brooks County, Georgia.
What is the population of 31629?
About 1,267 people live in 31629, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31629 in?
31629 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31629?
The median household income in 31629 is $63,702.
What zip codes are near 31629?
The closest zip codes to 31629 are 31720, 31626, 31643, 31778, 31638.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31629, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.