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Lizella, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31052

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

8,652
48/sq mi
$84,846
Median income
$229,000
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lizella pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.1 square miles in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,652 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 31052 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31052 sits at $84,846 (21% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $41,112. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $229,000 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31052 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 31052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31052.

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 31052, Lizella, 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

8,652

Population

182.1

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31052?

45.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 23.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$84,846

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$41,112

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,846 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,246

Total Housing Units

3,023

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$229,000

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$982

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31052 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 125
2021 +8.8% 136
2022 +14.6% 155
2023 +16.0% 180
2024 +7.1% 193

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 31052, employing approximately 360 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,837,000.

77

Businesses

360

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 27.3%
Retail trade 13 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.9%

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 31052 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 31052 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 31052 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 31052 ranks #2 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
31220 Macon, GA 13,839 7.4 mi
31050 Knoxville, GA 965 6.2 mi
31008 Byron, GA 18,453 8.9 mi
31210 Macon, GA 30,968 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bibb County

31204 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 31,482
31210 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 30,968
31206 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 29,072
31217 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 18,408
31211 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 16,282
31216 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 16,109

Related Areas

Bibb County Lizella, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31052 in? ▼
ZIP code 31052 (Lizella) is located in Bibb County, Georgia. Bibb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bibb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31052? ▼
ZIP code 31052 in Lizella, GA has a population of 8,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31052 is $84,846, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31052 is $229,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31052 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31052? ▼
ZIP code 31052 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31052? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31052 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31052 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31052? ▼
In ZIP code 31052, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31052? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31052 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31052? ▼
In ZIP code 31052, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31052 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lizella, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.