31622 ZIP Code — Alapaha, GA

Berrien County, Georgia

ZIP code 31622 is located in Alapaha, Georgia, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 120.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229/912.

About ZIP code 31622

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 $94,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $47,500. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,805

population

120.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alapaha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31749 Enigma (10.3 mi) 31650 Willacoochee (11.1 mi) 31639 Nashville (11.4 mi) 31774 Ocilla (14.1 mi) 31512 Ambrose (14.6 mi) 31794 Tifton (15.9 mi) 31637 Lenox (18.3 mi) 31798 Wray (18.3 mi) 31535 Douglas (18.7 mi) 31642 Pearson (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,805
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	120.36 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	31.3919
Longitude	-83.1738
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229/912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	56.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,805

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$27,919

Per capita income

$94,100

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

746

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

110

139

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	18.0%
18 and over	1,481	82.0%
65 and over	353	19.6%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Black or African American 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,582	87.2%
Black or African American	211	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%
Other race	10	0.6%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	56.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,100
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	65.5%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	118	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	192	25.0%
Households with children under 18	158	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	34.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	18.7%
Married	57.6%	50.2%
Separated	4.0%	2.3%
Widowed	0.9%	14.6%
Divorced	14.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.1%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	113	40.9%
High school	94	34.1%
College / grad school	53	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Public administration 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.1%

Information 5.5%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 36.7%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 20.9%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	32.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,672	92.6%
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)	1,787	99.0%
Born in same state	1,780	98.6%
Born in different state	1,609	89.1%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	180	10%
French	134	7.4%
Italian	124	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.5%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31622

What city is ZIP code 31622 in?

ZIP code 31622 is primarily assigned to Alapaha, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31622 in?

ZIP code 31622 falls within Berrien County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31622?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31622 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 31622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31622?

The median home value in ZIP code 31622 is $94,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31622?

The median household income in ZIP code 31622 is $47,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31622 in?

ZIP code 31622 observes the EST timezone.