31749 ZIP Code — Enigma, GA

Berrien County, Georgia

ZIP code 31749 is located in Enigma, Georgia, within Berrien County. It covers approximately 63.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31749

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 $91,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $39,274. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,513
population
63.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31749 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31749

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City Status
Enigma Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31794 Tifton (7.7 mi) 31637 Lenox (8.9 mi) 31622 Alapaha (10.3 mi) 31639 Nashville (13 mi) 31647 Sparks (13.3 mi) 31774 Ocilla (15.4 mi) 31775 Omega (15.5 mi) 31793 Tifton (15.7 mi) 31620 Adel (17.5 mi) 31733 Chula (18.3 mi) 31771 Norman Park (19 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,513
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 63.48 sq mi
Water area 1.88 sq mi
Latitude 31.3627
Longitude -83.3445
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 61.2% 56.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 31.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 11.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,513
Population
40
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$39,274
Median household income
$19,197
Per capita income
$91,500
Median home value
$778
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
713
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
129
Under 5
110
157
5–9
133
92
10–14
78
61
15–19
51
101
20–24
86
119
25–34
101
79
35–44
67
204
45–54
172
107
55–59
90
127
60–64
108
101
65–74
85
71
75–84
61
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1878531.2%
18 and over1,72868.8%
65 and over34113.6%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or more races 5.6%
Other race 2.9%
Black or African American 2.6%
GroupCount%
White2,21382.4%
Hispanic or Latino1736.4%
Two or more races1515.6%
Other race782.9%
Black or African American712.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.2% 56.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 31.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 11.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 21.5%
$10k–$15k 10.3%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 7.3%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 17.2%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 6.1%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k21.5%
$10k–$15k10.3%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k7.3%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k17.2%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k6.1%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$39,274

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%
$50k–$100k 27.3%
$100k–$150k 4.0%
$150k–$200k 14.9%
$200k–$300k 14.8%
$300k–$500k 2.1%
$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$91,500
Median rent / month$778
Owner occupied64.5%
Renter occupied35.5%
Vacant7.8%
Single-family detached32.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes66.9%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.5%
2000–200921.1%
1990–199946.2%
1980–198910.9%
1970–19794.7%
1960–19691.5%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier1.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms22.3%
3 bedrooms65.4%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles43.6%
3 or more21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity97.4%
Propane / LP gas1.8%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48749.9%
Cohabiting couple717.3%
Male householder, no spouse19119.6%
Female householder, no spouse22723.3%
Households with children under 1836837.7%
Households with seniors (65+)24725.3%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%16.5%
Married54.8%66.5%
Separated0.5%3.1%
Widowed3.7%7.1%
Divorced13.7%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 15.6%
HS graduate 45.3%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.1%
Bachelor's or higher10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6711.4%
Kindergarten559.3%
Elementary school28949.1%
High school11118.8%
College / grad school6711.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.2%
Education & healthcare 13.0%
Construction 12.9%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Agriculture & mining 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Professional & management 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Public administration 5.5%
Other services 4.0%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.0%
Service8.7%
Sales & office13.7%
Natural resources & construction19.2%
Production & transportation27.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.2%
Government13.3%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.0%
Carpool9.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.9%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)32.6

Poverty

All people 34.1%
Under 18 years 39.0%
18 and over 31.9%
Married-couple families 26.1%
Female-led households 76.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.3%
Retirement income11.2%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP23.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.5%
Binge drinking15.8%
No physical activity32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression23.8%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist50.0%
Cholesterol screening86.1%
Teeth loss23.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1005.8%
Disability%
Any disability8.6%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years7.8%
65 and over19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.7%
Public insurance51.2%
No insurance22.6%
Uninsured under 199.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,27490.5%
Spanish130.6%
Other Indo-European100.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,47398.4%
Born in same state2,47398.4%
Born in different state2,06482.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen401.6%
Not a US citizen2870.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab34613.8%
French2289.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian1224.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31749

What city is ZIP code 31749 in?

ZIP code 31749 is primarily assigned to Enigma, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31749 in?

ZIP code 31749 falls within Berrien County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31749?

34% of residents in ZIP code 31749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31749 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 31749 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31749?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31749?

The median home value in ZIP code 31749 is $91,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 31749 in?

ZIP code 31749 observes the EST timezone.

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