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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.1 square miles in Enigma, Berrien County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,783 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 31749 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31749 sits at $38,487 (45% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,033. The poverty rate stands at 38.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $95,100 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, 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 31749 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 31749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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

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

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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

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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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