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 Moderate-density area
- $54,159
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31639 (Nashville, GA) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.6 in 2023 to 220.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,528. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,800 (37% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Berrien County, so 31639 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 31639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31639.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance 16
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31639?
39.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$54,159
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$27,528
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31639 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Nashville, 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)
$54,159 31st percentile higher than 31% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,879housing units
4,879
Total Housing Units
4,222
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,800
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31639, 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 (10,537 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Berrien County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 31639's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 31639 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Nashville, GA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.