Alapaha, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31622
Berrien County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,178
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,522
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alapaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31622 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31622 covers 286.6 square miles in Alapaha, Berrien County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,178 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31622 reports a modest median household income of $51,522 (27% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,038. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,500 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $623; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Berrien County, so 31622 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alapaha, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31622.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31622, Alapaha, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,178
Population
286.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31622?
44.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,522
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$27,038
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31622 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Alapaha, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,522 24th percentile higher than 24% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
880housing units
880
Total Housing Units
714
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$623
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 31622, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,344,000.
21
Businesses
193
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31622 vs 31749 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31749 | Enigma, GA | 2,783 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31622, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,178 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31622 in?
ZIP code 31622 (Alapaha) is located in Berrien County, Georgia. Berrien County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berrien-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31622?
ZIP code 31622 in Alapaha, GA has a population of 2,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31622?
The median household income in ZIP 31622 is $51,522, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31622?
The median home value in ZIP 31622 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31622 is White at 88.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31622?
ZIP code 31622 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31622?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31622 are: Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31622?
In ZIP code 31622, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31622?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31622 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31622?
In ZIP code 31622, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31622 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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