Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31201
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,761
- 316/sq mi High-density area
- $29,420
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 316
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31201 (Macon, GA) rose +15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 235.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, home to 8,761 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 316 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31201 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,420 (58% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,445. The poverty rate is 40.0%, 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 $171,400 (29% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,011; owner occupancy is 24.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31201 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 31201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
156 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 62
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Retail trade 57
Retail trade
57 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 31201, Macon, 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
8,761
Population
27.7
Area (sq mi)
316
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31201?
33.9
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
4.1%
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?
$29,420
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$38,445
Per Capita Income
40.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31201 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Macon, 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)
$29,420 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
5,031housing units
5,031
Total Housing Units
3,904
Occupied Units
1,127
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,011
Median Rent
1938
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31201 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 145 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 163 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 193 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 203 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 235 |
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 703 business establishments in ZIP 31201, employing approximately 20,439 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,255,069,000.
703
Businesses
20,439
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 156 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 119 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 2.8% |
| Information | 18 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
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 31201 vs 31207 →
ZIP 31201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31204
Macon (31204)
31,482 residents
- 31210
Macon (31210)
30,968 residents
- 31206
Macon (31206)
29,072 residents
- 31217
Macon (31217)
18,408 residents
- 31211
Macon (31211)
16,282 residents
- 31216
Macon (31216)
16,109 residents
- 31201 8,761
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
- 31020 2,541
Dry Branch (31020)
2,541 residents
- 31207 974
Macon (31207)
974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31201 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31210
Macon (31210)
$78,447 median income
- 31216
Macon (31216)
$72,452 median income
- 31020
Dry Branch (31020)
$69,720 median income
- 31211
Macon (31211)
$49,202 median income
- 31217
Macon (31217)
$44,809 median income
- 31204
Macon (31204)
$38,784 median income
- 31206 $30,042
Macon (31206)
$30,042 median income
- 31201 $29,420
Macon (31201)
$29,420 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31201 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31207 | Macon, GA | 974 | 2.3 mi |
| 31213 | Macon, GA | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| 31206 | Macon, GA | 29,072 | 3.8 mi |
| 31204 | Macon, GA | 31,482 | 4.4 mi |
| 31211 | Macon, GA | 16,282 | 7.0 mi |
| 31217 | Macon, GA | 18,408 | 6.9 mi |
| 31216 | Macon, GA | 16,109 | 6.8 mi |
| 31210 | Macon, GA | 30,968 | 9.5 mi |
| 31020 | Dry Branch, GA | 2,541 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31201, 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 (8,761 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 31201 in?
ZIP code 31201 (Macon) 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 31201?
ZIP code 31201 in Macon, GA has a population of 8,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31201?
The median household income in ZIP 31201 is $29,420, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31201?
The median home value in ZIP 31201 is $171,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31201 is African American at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31201?
ZIP code 31201 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 20,439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31201 are: Health care and social assistance (156), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31201 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 31201?
In ZIP code 31201, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 31201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31201 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31201?
In ZIP code 31201, approximately 24.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31201 is 40.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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