31629 ZIP Code — Dixie, GA

Brooks County, Georgia

ZIP code 31629 is located in Dixie, Georgia, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 46.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31629

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 $89,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,545) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31629 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,172

population

46.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dixie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31626 Boston (7.3 mi) 31643 Quitman (8.3 mi) 31778 Pavo (12.7 mi) 31757 Thomasville (14.5 mi) 31638 Morven (14.5 mi) 31625 Barney (18.8 mi) 31738 Coolidge (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,172
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	46.94 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	30.7693
Longitude	-83.6873
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	45.5%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	20.8%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,172

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$59,545

Median household income

$51,923

Per capita income

$89,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

143

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	15.4%
18 and over	991	84.6%
65 and over	187	16.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.8%

Black or African American 30.3%

Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

Other race 13.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	553	40.8%
Black or African American	411	30.3%
Hispanic or Latino	184	13.6%
Other race	184	13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	20.8%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$59,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	34.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.7%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	19.5%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	68.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
No fuel used	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	74.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	29	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	46	15.4%
Households with children under 18	98	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	34.9%
Average household size	3.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	24.4%
Married	49.0%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	5.7%
Divorced	1.7%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	106	33.5%
High school	32	10.1%
College / grad school	155	49.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Retail trade 2.0%

Construction 1.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	19.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	22.7%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,129	96.3%
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)	1,154	98.5%
Born in same state	1,154	98.5%
Born in different state	818	69.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.5%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	110	9.4%
Italian	91	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31629

What city is ZIP code 31629 in?

ZIP code 31629 is primarily assigned to Dixie, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31629 in?

ZIP code 31629 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31629 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 31629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31629 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 31629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31629?

The median home value in ZIP code 31629 is $89,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31629?

Health data for ZIP code 31629 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31629 in?

ZIP code 31629 observes the EST timezone.