| City: | Barwick, Georgia |
| County: | Brooks County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:24:29 PM |
| Population: | 416 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 229 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.8863, -83.7382 |
| Land Area: | 4.635 sq mi |
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Barwick is a small town in Brooks County, Georgia, about 15 miles from the Florida line. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the 416 residents who call it home. With 183 PO Boxes serving 175 households, the post office handles mail for nearly every home in town plus a few from surrounding areas.
The community sits on just 0.2 square miles of land. It's a working-class town where 41% of homes are mobile homes and the median home value runs about $54,000. Median household income is $31,563. About 71% of households own their homes rather than rent. The population is racially diverse: 51% Black, 42% White, and 12.5% Hispanic.
Rural carrier routes deliver mail along streets like E Main St, W Coffee Rd, and Church St. The street grid is simple, with directional prefixes (East, West) marking Main Street as the central axis. General Delivery is available at the Barwick post office for those without a permanent address.
A notable share of workers here (83 out of the workforce) are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's a significant concentration for a town this size. The median age of 42.2 years suggests a stable community with families and older residents rather than a transient population.
Simple street grid centered on Main Street with East/West directionals and local surnames like Kendrick.
ZIP Code 31720 has 416 residents and 175 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.5% male and 56.5% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (50.7%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (42.3%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 416Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 398Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 89.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,821Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 175Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $58,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 400 | 447 | 494 | 462 | 463 | 396 | 350 | 296 | 237 | 285 | 286 | 347 | 366 | 398 |
| Decennial Census | 455 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 416 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.2
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 23 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| White: | 176 | 41.12% |
| Black: | 211 | 49.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 5.61% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.47% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 2.80% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 181 | 43.51% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 235 | 56.49% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 416 | 100% | 42.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 396 | 99.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.50% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 398 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 398 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $29,821, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,488 (123.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,929. Family households earn a median of $49,643 versus $14,539 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,104). By gender, male median income is $67,344 and female is $34,464, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,880 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $13,333 | $20,000 | $23,092 | $25,329 | $27,434 | $40,096 | $37,500 | $32,250 | $31,750 | $31,750 | $27,250 | $28,056 | $31,563 | $29,821 |
| Median Family Income | $22,750 | $24,375 | $26,033 | $27,917 | $47,750 | $46,250 | $49,583 | $43,646 | $41,406 | $42,188 | $42,727 | $43,750 | $47,500 | $49,643 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,096 | $12,375 | $11,111 | $13,500 | $19,286 | $0 | $25,250 | $23,333 | $25,000 | $21,797 | $14,500 | $0 | $23,000 | $14,539 |
| Median Male Income | $39,722 | $37,292 | $36,458 | $45,268 | $0 | $36,071 | $35,500 | $35,313 | $34,583 | $36,250 | $43,125 | $64,125 | $65,938 | $67,344 |
| Median Female Income | $39,583 | $38,333 | $22,969 | $23,750 | $0 | $26,250 | $23,750 | $28,333 | $28,929 | $30,938 | $28,750 | $33,500 | $33,500 | $34,464 |
| Employed: | 125 | 40.06% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 1.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 183 | 58.65% |
| Total: | 312 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 25.60% |
| Service: | 34 | 27.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 16.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 16.80% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 14.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 125 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $58,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $17,500 (23.09%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,600. The median gross rent is $783, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $301 (62.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.29% (29.23% with a mortgage, 70.77% free-and-clear) and renters 25.71% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.33%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $75,800 | $75,500 | $81,800 | $88,400 | $87,600 | $85,900 | $86,000 | $77,900 | $66,900 | $66,500 | $59,200 | $58,300 | $54,000 | $58,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 36 | 80.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 4.44% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 15.56% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $482 | $508 | $568 | $605 | $626 | $626 | $683 | $648 | $760 | $642 | $750 | $721 | $755 | $783 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 21.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 92 | 52.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 25.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 90.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 9.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 193 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 101 | 52.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 2.07% |
| Other Units: | 88 | 45.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 193 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 70.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 47.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 53.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 26.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (85.71%). College enrollment is 11.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 34 | 12.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 50 | 17.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 95 | 33.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 52 | 18.37% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 4.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 3.89% |
| Total: | 283 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 199 | 70.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 8.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 188 | 43.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 211 | 48.96% |
| No Insurance: | 32 | 7.42% |
| Total: | 431 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 399 | 92.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 42.4% | 36.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% | 31.3% | 22.0% | 16.1% | 20.6% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 10.6% | 21.0% | 23.8% | 26.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 72 | 85.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 2.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 11.90% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 74 | 88.10% |
ZIP Code 31720 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 799Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31720 is located in Brooks County, Georgia, within the Valdosta, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46660) and Georgia's 2nd and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 139,588 people, about 0.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 31720. It covers 4.635 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.142 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Valdosta, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 139,588Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.635 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.142 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9626.23, 8711.64 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1305708Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Barwick city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 31720 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.