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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
$29,420
Median income
$171,400
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Macon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th 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.

ZIP code 31201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.7 square miles in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,761 residents, producing a population density of 316 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 31201 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31201 sits at $29,420 (58% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,445. The poverty rate stands at 40.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $171,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 24.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31201 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 31201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31201.

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 31201, Macon, 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

8,761

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

316

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31201?

33.9

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 32.5%
African American 54.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$38,445

Per Capita Income

40.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31201 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,420 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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

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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,031

Total Housing Units

3,904

Occupied Units

1,127

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.0%
Renter 76.0%

$171,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 31201 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 31201 ranks #7 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 31201 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 31201 ranks #8 of 8 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
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

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 Macon, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Macon, GA

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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.

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