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Macon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31216

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

16,109
113/sq mi
$72,452
Median income
$212,300
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Macon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.7 square miles in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,109 residents, producing a population density of 113 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 31216 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31216 sits at $72,452 (3% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,545. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $212,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31216 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 31216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31216.

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 31216, 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

16,109

Population

142.7

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31216?

42.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 36.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$72,452

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$34,545

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31216 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,452 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,352

Total Housing Units

5,966

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$212,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,041

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31216 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 128
2021 +9.7% 140
2022 +19.8% 168
2023 +10.4% 185
2024 +1.8% 189

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 322 business establishments in ZIP 31216, employing approximately 9,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $515,062,000.

322

Businesses

9,245

Employees

$515.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 37 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 31 9.6%
Wholesale trade 28 8.7%
Construction 27 8.4%
Manufacturing 25 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 23 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.0%
Finance and insurance 10 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.2%

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 31216 vs 31206 →

ZIP 31216 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 31216 ranks #6 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 31216 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 31216 ranks #5 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
31206 Macon, GA 29,072 4.4 mi
31028 Centerville, GA 5,912 6.4 mi
31093 Warner Robins, GA 28,087 5.8 mi
31204 Macon, GA 31,482 8.5 mi
31207 Macon, GA 974 7.2 mi
31201 Macon, GA 8,761 6.8 mi
31213 Macon, GA 0 8.2 mi
31008 Byron, GA 18,453 7.6 mi
31088 Warner Robins, GA 50,163 10.2 mi
31098 Warner Robins, GA 2,888 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bibb County

31204 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 31,482
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
31220 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 13,839

Related Areas

Bibb County Macon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31216 in? ▼
ZIP code 31216 (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 31216? ▼
ZIP code 31216 in Macon, GA has a population of 16,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31216 is $72,452, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31216 is $212,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31216 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31216? ▼
ZIP code 31216 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 9,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31216 are: Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31216 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 31216? ▼
In ZIP code 31216, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 31216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31216 is 23.2 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 31216? ▼
In ZIP code 31216, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31216 is 10.7% 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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