31722 ZIP Code — Berlin, GA

Colquitt County, Georgia

ZIP code 31722 is located in Berlin, Georgia, within Colquitt County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31722

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 $77,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,518. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

724
population
2.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31722 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31722

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City Status
Berlin Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 724
Population density 304 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 2.38 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 31.0678
Longitude -83.6239
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 229
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.8% 59.5% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 1.1% 14.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

724
Population
304
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$51,518
Median household income
$22,510
Per capita income
$77,300
Median home value
$683
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
227
Housing units
5.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
33
18
5–9
16
27
10–14
25
22
15–19
20
13
20–24
12
46
25–34
42
75
35–44
70
32
45–54
30
14
55–59
13
23
60–64
21
34
65–74
32
14
75–84
13
22
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817023.5%
18 and over55476.5%
65 and over13618.8%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%
Black or African American 16.7%
Two or more races 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Other race 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White47758.7%
Black or African American13616.7%
Two or more races10312.7%
Hispanic or Latino8810.8%
Other race50.6%
Asian30.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.8% 59.5% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 1.1% 14.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 7.1%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 25.7%
$50k–$75k 25.3%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k25.7%
$50k–$75k25.3%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k13.3%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$51,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%
$50k–$100k 41.2%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 6.4%
$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$77,300
Median rent / month$683
Owner occupied77.6%
Renter occupied22.4%
Vacant14.2%
Single-family detached54.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.8%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.89

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200919.2%
1990–199922.4%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197911.0%
1960–19699.3%
1950–19599.6%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier6.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms28.1%
3 bedrooms59.1%
4 bedrooms10.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.3%
2 vehicles40.7%
3 or more34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.3%
Electricity86.7%
Propane / LP gas8.3%
Fuel oil1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14459.8%
Cohabiting couple62.5%
Male householder, no spouse2711.2%
Female householder, no spouse6426.6%
Households with children under 188033.2%
Households with seniors (65+)11146.1%
Average household size3.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.1%21.3%
Married58.3%52.1%
Separated1.0%4.5%
Widowed4.6%15.0%
Divorced2.0%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%
Some HS, no diploma 17.5%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 10.6%
Associate's degree 13.7%
Bachelor's degree 2.2%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.3%
Bachelor's or higher5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3221.3%
Kindergarten74.7%
Elementary school6140.7%
High school3724.7%
College / grad school138.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Construction 15.8%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation & utilities 11.4%
Agriculture & mining 9.1%
Public administration 4.4%
Professional & management 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts11.1%
Service8.8%
Sales & office23.8%
Natural resources & construction22.0%
Production & transportation34.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.1%
Government9.4%
Self-employed10.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.9%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit1.5%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.4%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)20.4

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 20.6%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 7.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.0%
Retirement income13.7%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP22.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.6%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health20.8%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance27.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist55.2%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans336.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.5%
Public insurance46.8%
No insurance20.6%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only65590.5%
Spanish436.6%
Other Indo-European406.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64388.8%
Born in same state63087.0%
Born in different state56578.0%
Foreign born131.8%
Naturalized citizen8111.2%
Not a US citizen1316.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab12717.5%
French263.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian243.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.3%
Internet access75.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31722

What city is ZIP code 31722 in?

ZIP code 31722 is primarily assigned to Berlin, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31722 in?

ZIP code 31722 falls within Colquitt County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31722?

5% 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 31722 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 31722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31722?

The median home value in ZIP code 31722 is $77,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 31722?

ZIP code 31722 has an estimated population of 724 residents, with a density of 305 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31722 in?

ZIP code 31722 observes the EST timezone.

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