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 Moderate-density area
- $38,487
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,033. The poverty rate is 38.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,100 (60% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,037; owner occupancy is 67.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Berrien County, so 31749 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 31749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Enigma, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31749.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31749?
41.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$38,487
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$24,033
Per Capita Income
38.3%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31749 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Enigma, 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)
$38,487 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,152housing units
1,152
Total Housing Units
1,056
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,100
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31794
Tifton (31794)
27,153 residents
- 31774 6,714
Ocilla (31774)
6,714 residents
- 31637 2,848
Lenox (31637)
2,848 residents
- 31749 2,783
Enigma (31749)
2,783 residents
- 31622 2,178
Alapaha (31622)
2,178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31749 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31637
Lenox (31637)
$65,391 median income
- 31622
Alapaha (31622)
$51,522 median income
- 31774
Ocilla (31774)
$50,833 median income
- 31794
Tifton (31794)
$46,056 median income
- 31749
Enigma (31749)
$38,487 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31749, 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 (2,783 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 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.
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