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Macon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31204

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

31,482
830/sq mi
$38,784
Median income
$135,300
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Macon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
830
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.9 square miles in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 31,482 residents, producing a population density of 830 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 31204 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31204 sits at $38,784 (45% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,036. The poverty rate stands at 31.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $135,300 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 42.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31204 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 31204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31204.

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 31204, 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

31,482

Population

37.9

Area (sq mi)

830

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31204?

34.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 27.4%
African American 66.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
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?

$38,784

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$25,036

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31204 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,784 5th percentile higher than 5% 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

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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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,332

Total Housing Units

12,718

Occupied Units

2,614

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.5%
Renter 57.5%

$135,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31204 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 117
2021 +9.2% 128
2022 +18.6% 152
2023 +6.6% 162
2024 +7.6% 174

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 613 business establishments in ZIP 31204, employing approximately 6,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $270,561,000.

613

Businesses

6,232

Employees

$270.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 131 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 89 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 73 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 54 8.8%
Finance and insurance 42 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.0%
Construction 36 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.7%
Wholesale trade 16 2.6%
Manufacturing 10 1.6%
Information 8 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.7%

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 31204 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 31204 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31204 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 31204 ranks #5 of 7 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
31213 Macon, GA 0 2.2 mi
31207 Macon, GA 974 2.2 mi
31206 Macon, GA 29,072 4.1 mi
31201 Macon, GA 8,761 4.4 mi
31210 Macon, GA 30,968 5.1 mi
31216 Macon, GA 16,109 8.5 mi
31211 Macon, GA 16,282 5.8 mi
31220 Macon, GA 13,839 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bibb County

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
31220 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 13,839

Related Areas

Bibb County Macon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31204 in? ▼
ZIP code 31204 (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 31204? ▼
ZIP code 31204 in Macon, GA has a population of 31,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31204 is $38,784, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31204 is $135,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31204 is African American at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31204? ▼
ZIP code 31204 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 6,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31204 are: Retail trade (131), Health care and social assistance (89), Other services (except public administration) (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31204 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 31204? ▼
In ZIP code 31204, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 31204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31204 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 31204? ▼
In ZIP code 31204, approximately 42.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31204 is 31.7% 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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