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Brooks County
Barwick, GA
31720
31720 ZIP Code — Barwick, GA
Brooks County, Georgia
ZIP code 31720 is located in
Barwick ,
Georgia ,
within Brooks County .
It covers approximately 4.64 square miles and serves a population of
347 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 31720
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $28,056. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 31720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
347
Population density
75 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
4.64 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
30.8863
Longitude
-83.7382
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.8%
61.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
12.4%
24.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
10.1%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.6%
4.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$28,056
Median household income
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 26.5% 18 and over 255 73.5% 65 and over 75 21.6% Median age 51.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
62.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 216 62.2% White 131 37.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.8%
61.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
12.4%
24.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
10.1%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.6%
4.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.0% $10k–$15k 21.3% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 15.3% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 6.7% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 3.3% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $28,056
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,300 Median rent / month $721 Owner occupied 84.7% Renter occupied 15.3% Vacant 15.7% Single-family detached 53.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 23.6% 1980–1989 19.1% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 3.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.1% 2 bedrooms 10.1% 3 bedrooms 64.0% 4 bedrooms 16.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.0% 1 vehicle 46.0% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 14.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.7% Electricity 91.3% Propane / LP gas 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 24.7% Cohabiting couple 18 12.0% Male householder, no spouse 30 20.0% Female householder, no spouse 65 43.3% Households with children under 18 35 23.3% Households with seniors (65+) 60 40.0% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 37.8% Married 43.6% 28.3% Separated 3.0% 5.5% Widowed 5.3% 10.2% Divorced 20.3% 18.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.8%
Some HS, no diploma
19.8%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 62.3% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 81 86.2% High school 5 5.3% College / grad school 8 8.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Public administration
21.2%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 27.3% Sales & office 10.1% Natural resources & construction 12.1% Production & transportation 14.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.7% Government 26.3% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 17.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.9%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.0% Retirement income 18.7% Supplemental Security 22.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 36.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 41.6% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 23.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 51.0% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 28.8% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 31.1% 65 and over 54.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.5% Public insurance 53.9% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 341 98.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 347 100.0% Born in same state 344 99.1% Born in different state 311 89.6% Foreign born 3 0.9% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 21 6.1% Italian 17 4.9%
Ancestry Count % French 15 4.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 78.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31720
What city is ZIP code 31720 in?
ZIP code 31720 is primarily assigned to Barwick, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31720 in?
ZIP code 31720 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31720?
43% of residents in ZIP code 31720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31720?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 31720 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 31720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 31720 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 31720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 31720 in?
ZIP code 31720 observes the EST timezone.
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