PlainZIP

Enigma, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31749

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

2,783
18/sq mi
$38,487
Median income
$95,100
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Enigma pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31749 covers 152.1 square miles in Enigma, Berrien County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,783 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31749 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,487 (45% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,033. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Housing costs here run $95,100 for a typical home value (60% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,037 a month; 67.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. To put 31749 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Berrien County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 31749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Enigma, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31749.

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 31749, Enigma, 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

2,783

Population

152.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31749?

41.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$38,487

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$24,033

Per Capita Income

38.3%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31749 ranks nationally

Enigma, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,487 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,152

Total Housing Units

1,056

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$95,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,037

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 31749, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,649,000.

22

Businesses

105

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 27.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

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 31749 vs 31794 →

ZIP 31749 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 31749 ranks #4 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 31749 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 31749 ranks #5 of 5 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
31794 Tifton, GA 27,153 7.5 mi
31622 Alapaha, GA 2,178 7.5 mi
31774 Ocilla, GA 6,714 10.6 mi
31637 Lenox, GA 2,848 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berrien County

31639 standard
Nashville, GA
Pop: 10,537
31645 standard
Ray City, GA
Pop: 5,147
31622 standard
Alapaha, GA
Pop: 2,178

Related Areas

Berrien County Enigma, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31749 in? ▼
ZIP code 31749 (Enigma) 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 31749? ▼
ZIP code 31749 in Enigma, GA has a population of 2,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31749 is $38,487, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31749 is $95,100, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31749 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31749? ▼
ZIP code 31749 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31749 are: Retail trade (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31749? ▼
In ZIP code 31749, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 31749? ▼
In ZIP code 31749, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31749 is 38.3% 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.