Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31211
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,282
- 128/sq mi High-density area
- $49,202
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 128
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31211 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, home to 16,282 residents across 127.4 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31211 reports a modest median household income of $49,202 (30% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,725. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,100 (30% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 56.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, 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 31211 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 31211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31211.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 22
Health care and social assistance
22 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 31211, 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
16,282
Population
127.4
Area (sq mi)
128
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31211?
40.1
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$49,202
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$25,725
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31211 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)
$49,202 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
7,801housing units
7,801
Total Housing Units
6,429
Occupied Units
1,372
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,100
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1976
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31211 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 119 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 131 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 146 |
| 2023 | +17.1% | 171 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 172 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 31211, employing approximately 2,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,081,000.
242
Businesses
2,222
Employees
$80.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 26.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 23 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
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 31211 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
- 31217
Macon (31217)
18,408 residents
- 31211
Macon (31211)
16,282 residents
- 31032
Gray (31032)
13,993 residents
- 31201 8,761
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
- 31207 974
Macon (31207)
974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31211 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31032
Gray (31032)
$82,934 median income
- 31210
Macon (31210)
$78,447 median income
- 31211
Macon (31211)
$49,202 median income
- 31217
Macon (31217)
$44,809 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 31211 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 31211, 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 (16,282 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 31211 in?
ZIP code 31211 (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 31211?
ZIP code 31211 in Macon, GA has a population of 16,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31211?
The median household income in ZIP 31211 is $49,202, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31211?
The median home value in ZIP 31211 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31211 is African American at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31211?
ZIP code 31211 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 2,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31211 are: Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31211 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 31211?
In ZIP code 31211, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 31211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31211 is 21.8 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 31211?
In ZIP code 31211, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31211 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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