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Nashville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31639

Berrien County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,537
18/sq mi
$54,159
Median income
$152,800
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nashville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31639 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia, home to 10,537 residents across 572.7 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31639 reports a modest median household income of $54,159 (23% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,528. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $152,800 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $770 monthly, and 69.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 31639 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 31639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31639.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 31639, Nashville, 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

10,537

Population

572.7

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31639?

39.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$54,159

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,528

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31639 ranks nationally

Nashville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,159 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,879

Total Housing Units

4,222

Occupied Units

657

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$152,800

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31639 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 143
2021 +13.4% 162
2022 +10.9% 179
2023 +14.0% 205
2024 +7.7% 220

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 31639, employing approximately 2,522 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,441,000.

187

Businesses

2,522

Employees

$126.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 23.5%
Health care and social assistance 26 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 21 11.2%
Finance and insurance 16 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.4%
Construction 11 5.9%
Manufacturing 10 5.3%
Wholesale trade 10 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.7%

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 31639 vs 31635 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31635 Lakeland, GA 6,560 11.2 mi

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Related Areas

Berrien County Nashville, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31639 in? ▼
ZIP code 31639 (Nashville) 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 31639? ▼
ZIP code 31639 in Nashville, GA has a population of 10,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31639 is $54,159, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31639 is $152,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31639 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31639? ▼
ZIP code 31639 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 2,522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31639 are: Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (26), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31639? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31639 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31639? ▼
In ZIP code 31639, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 31639? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31639 is 23.7 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 31639? ▼
In ZIP code 31639, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31639 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.