Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31206
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,072
- 402/sq mi High-density area
- $30,042
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 402
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31206 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 31206 (Macon, GA) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.3 in 2023 to 204.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, with 29,072 residents across 72.3 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31206 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,042 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,032. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,200 (63% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 43.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31206 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 31206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31206.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
192 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 68
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Wholesale trade 57
Wholesale trade
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 37
Health care and social assistance
37 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 31206, 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
29,072
Population
72.3
Area (sq mi)
402
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31206?
33.6
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$30,042
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$17,032
Per Capita Income
37.5%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31206 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)
$30,042 1st percentile higher than 1% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,305housing units
11,305
Total Housing Units
8,318
Occupied Units
2,987
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,200
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1964
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31206 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 124 |
| 2021 | -4.0% | 119 |
| 2022 | +28.6% | 154 |
| 2023 | +18.1% | 181 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 205 |
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 675 business establishments in ZIP 31206, employing approximately 9,444 people with a combined annual payroll of $421,284,000.
675
Businesses
9,444
Employees
$421.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 192 | 28.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 26 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 31206 vs 31204 →
ZIP 31206 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
- 31093
Warner Robins (31093)
28,087 residents
- 31008
Byron (31008)
18,453 residents
- 31211
Macon (31211)
16,282 residents
- 31216
Macon (31216)
16,109 residents
- 31220
Macon (31220)
13,839 residents
- 31201 8,761
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31206 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31220
Macon (31220)
$88,434 median income
- 31008
Byron (31008)
$83,992 median income
- 31210
Macon (31210)
$78,447 median income
- 31216
Macon (31216)
$72,452 median income
- 31211
Macon (31211)
$49,202 median income
- 31093
Warner Robins (31093)
$45,991 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 31206 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31204 | Macon, GA | 31,482 | 4.1 mi |
| 31207 | Macon, GA | 974 | 3.1 mi |
| 31216 | Macon, GA | 16,109 | 4.4 mi |
| 31201 | Macon, GA | 8,761 | 3.8 mi |
| 31213 | Macon, GA | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| 31093 | Warner Robins, GA | 28,087 | 10.0 mi |
| 31210 | Macon, GA | 30,968 | 8.5 mi |
| 31211 | Macon, GA | 16,282 | 9.2 mi |
| 31220 | Macon, GA | 13,839 | 10.2 mi |
| 31008 | Byron, GA | 18,453 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31206, 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 (29,072 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 31206 in?
ZIP code 31206 (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 31206?
ZIP code 31206 in Macon, GA has a population of 29,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31206?
The median household income in ZIP 31206 is $30,042, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31206?
The median home value in ZIP 31206 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31206 is African American at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31206?
ZIP code 31206 has 675 business establishments employing approximately 9,444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31206 are: Retail trade (192), Accommodation and food services (102), Other services (except public administration) (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31206 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 31206?
In ZIP code 31206, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 31206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31206 is 22.0 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 31206?
In ZIP code 31206, approximately 43.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31206 is 37.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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