Ray City, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31645

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

5,147
40/sq mi
$70,833
Median income
$140,800
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ray City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31645 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31645 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.3 square miles in Ray City, Berrien County, Georgia. The area is home to 5,147 residents, producing a population density of 40 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31645 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31645 sits at $70,833 (1% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,210. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $140,800 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,098 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31645 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Berrien County, so you can benchmark 31645 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31645

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31645.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31645, Ray City, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,147

Population

130.3

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31645?

35.3

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 11.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$70,833

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,210

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31645 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,833 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,773

Total Housing Units

1,708

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$140,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 31645, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,229,000.

28

Businesses

149

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 17.9%
Retail trade 5 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 31645 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31645 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31645 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31645 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31699 Moody Afb, GA 621 6.1 mi
31605 Valdosta, GA 20,188 8.7 mi
31632 Hahira, GA 10,295 9.9 mi
31641 Naylor, GA 1,831 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31645 in?
ZIP code 31645 (Ray City) 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 31645?
ZIP code 31645 in Ray City, GA has a population of 5,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31645?
The median household income in ZIP 31645 is $70,833, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31645?
The median home value in ZIP 31645 is $140,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31645?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31645 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31645?
ZIP code 31645 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31645?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31645 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31645?
In ZIP code 31645, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31645?
In ZIP code 31645, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31645?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31645 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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