31625 ZIP Code — Barney, GA

Brooks County, Georgia

ZIP code 31625 is located in Barney, Georgia, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 57.99 square miles and serves a population of 895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31625

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $79,103. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 31625 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

895

population

57.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31625 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31625

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31625. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31638 Morven (6.1 mi) 31632 Hahira (9.7 mi) 31620 Adel (9.8 mi) 31778 Pavo (12.3 mi) 31788 Moultrie (13.1 mi) 31647 Sparks (14 mi) 31602 Valdosta (14.4 mi) 31643 Quitman (14.7 mi) 31698 Valdosta (17.1 mi) 31645 Ray City (17.1 mi) 31771 Norman Park (17.8 mi) 31605 Valdosta (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	895
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	57.99 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	31.0042
Longitude	-83.5258
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

895

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$79,103

Median household income

$44,118

Per capita income

$218,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

269

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	170	19.0%
18 and over	725	81.0%
65 and over	162	18.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.3%

Two or more races 12%

Asian 9.9%

Black or African American 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	642	70.3%
Two or more races	110	12%
Asian	90	9.9%
Black or African American	46	5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2%
Other race	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$79,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 39.3%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.6%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	32.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	72.3%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	49.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	90.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	54	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	56	15.6%
Households with children under 18	88	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	37.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	14.5%
Married	56.2%	70.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.0%	14.8%
Divorced	5.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	95	48.5%
High school	35	17.9%
College / grad school	66	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.4%

Agriculture & mining 23.8%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Public administration 9.2%

Retail trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.8%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	837	93.5%
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)	769	85.9%
Born in same state	769	85.9%
Born in different state	527	58.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	126	14.1%
Not a US citizen	126	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	242	27%
Italian	77	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31625

What city is ZIP code 31625 in?

ZIP code 31625 is primarily assigned to Barney, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31625 in?

ZIP code 31625 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31625 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 31625 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31625 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 31625 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 31625?

ZIP code 31625 has an estimated population of 895 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31625?

The median home value in ZIP code 31625 is $218,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 31625 in?

ZIP code 31625 observes the EST timezone.