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 High-density area
- $72,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31216 (Macon, GA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.3 in 2023 to 188.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, home to 16,109 residents across 142.7 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,452 (3% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,545. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $212,300 (12% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,041; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31216 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 31216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
28 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 31216, 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
16,109
Population
142.7
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31216?
42.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$72,452
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,545
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31216 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)
$72,452 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
6,352housing units
6,352
Total Housing Units
5,966
Occupied Units
386
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,300
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
50,163 residents
- 31204
Macon (31204)
31,482 residents
- 31206
Macon (31206)
29,072 residents
- 31093
Warner Robins (31093)
28,087 residents
- 31008 18,453
Byron (31008)
18,453 residents
- 31216 16,109
Macon (31216)
16,109 residents
- 31201 8,761
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
- 31028 5,912
Centerville (31028)
5,912 residents
- 31098 2,888
Warner Robins (31098)
2,888 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31216 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31098
Warner Robins (31098)
$87,720 median income
- 31008
Byron (31008)
$83,992 median income
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
$83,082 median income
- 31028
Centerville (31028)
$76,342 median income
- 31216
Macon (31216)
$72,452 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 31216 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31216, 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 (16,109 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 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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