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Berrien County, GA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Berrien County, Georgia.
Population
18,352
Land area
453sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Berrien County
Berrien County at a glance
- Berrien County is 79% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,876, 32% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,600 (57% below Georgia) and median rent is $782 a month.
- Its largest cities are Nashville (4,928), Enigma (1,140) and Ray City (852).
Local data for Berrien County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berrien County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,876
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$131,600
Prices +15.6% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,880), German Americans (1,004), Mexican Americans (709).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,051
3,953 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,590
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
PPP loans
$18.7M
598 loans, 2,400 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$82.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Berrien County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berrien County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
265
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 37°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berrien County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Berrien County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Berrien County, GA?
- Nashville is the largest city or town in Berrien County, with about 4,928 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Berrien County?
- Berrien County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31622, 31639, 31645, 31749.
- What is the population of Berrien County, GA?
- About 18,352 people live in Berrien County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Berrien County?
- Berrien County borders Lowndes County, Coffee County, Tift County, Cook County, Lanier County, Irwin County, Atkinson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023