Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31210
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,968
- 289/sq mi High-density area
- $78,447
- Median income Near-median income area
- $285,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 289
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31210 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 31210 (Macon, GA) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.5 in 2023 to 178.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, with 30,968 residents across 107.0 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31210 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,447 (12% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,917. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $285,800 (19% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,348; 54.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31210 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 31210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31210.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
217 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
210 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
124 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
108 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 31210, 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
30,968
Population
107.0
Area (sq mi)
289
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31210?
38.1
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
6.0%
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?
$78,447
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$51,917
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31210 ranks nationally
Macon, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,447 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US 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
15,967housing units
15,967
Total Housing Units
13,905
Occupied Units
2,062
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,800
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,348
Median Rent
1991
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)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31210 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 123 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 135 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 155 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 166 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 178 |
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 1,238 business establishments in ZIP 31210, employing approximately 19,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $911,244,000.
1,238
Businesses
19,880
Employees
$911.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 217 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 210 | 17.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 167 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 124 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 108 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 53 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 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 31210 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
- 31211
Macon (31211)
16,282 residents
- 31220
Macon (31220)
13,839 residents
- 31201 8,761
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
- 31052 8,652
Lizella (31052)
8,652 residents
- 31207 974
Macon (31207)
974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31210 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31210 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
- 31052
Lizella (31052)
$84,846 median income
- 31210
Macon (31210)
$78,447 median income
- 31211
Macon (31211)
$49,202 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 31210 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31210, 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 (30,968 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 31210 in?
ZIP code 31210 (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 31210?
ZIP code 31210 in Macon, GA has a population of 30,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31210?
The median household income in ZIP 31210 is $78,447, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31210?
The median home value in ZIP 31210 is $285,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31210 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31210?
ZIP code 31210 has 1,238 business establishments employing approximately 19,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31210 are: Health care and social assistance (217), Retail trade (210), Accommodation and food services (167). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31210 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 31210?
In ZIP code 31210, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 31210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31210 is 21.7 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 31210?
In ZIP code 31210, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31210 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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