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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
$30,042
Median income
$90,200
Median home value
8.2%
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.

2th 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.

ZIP code 31206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.3 square miles in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 29,072 residents, producing a population density of 402 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 31206 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31206 sits at $30,042 (57% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $17,032. The poverty rate stands at 37.5% and the unemployment rate at 14.0%. On housing, the median home value is $90,200 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 43.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31206 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 31206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31206.

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 31206, 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

29,072

Population

72.3

Area (sq mi)

402

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31206?

33.6

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 12.2%
African American 78.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

$17,032

Per Capita Income

37.5%

Poverty Rate

14.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31206 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,042 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,305

Total Housing Units

8,318

Occupied Units

2,987

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.5%
Renter 56.5%

$90,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31206 ranks #3 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 31206 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 31206 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bibb County

31204 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 31,482
31210 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 30,968
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 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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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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