Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31217
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,408
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,809
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31217 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 31217 (Macon, GA) rose +28.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.6 in 2023 to 191.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, home to 18,408 residents across 255.7 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31217 reports a modest median household income of $44,809 (36% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,833. The poverty rate is 29.3%, 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 $105,200 (56% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $856; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31217 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 31217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31217.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 17
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 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 31217, 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
18,408
Population
255.7
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31217?
37.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$44,809
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$22,833
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31217 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)
$44,809 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
7,834housing units
7,834
Total Housing Units
6,336
Occupied Units
1,498
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,200
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$856
Median Rent
1974
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
+28.2%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31217 have increased 28.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.0% | 115 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 134 |
| 2022 | +30.9% | 175 |
| 2023 | -14.6% | 150 |
| 2024 | +28.2% | 192 |
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 196 business establishments in ZIP 31217, employing approximately 4,929 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,753,000.
196
Businesses
4,929
Employees
$271.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 30.6% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.5% |
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 31217 vs 31213 →
ZIP 31217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31217
Macon (31217)
18,408 residents
- 31211
Macon (31211)
16,282 residents
- 31201
Macon (31201)
8,761 residents
- 31020 2,541
Dry Branch (31020)
2,541 residents
- 31207 974
Macon (31207)
974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31217 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31020
Dry Branch (31020)
$69,720 median income
- 31211
Macon (31211)
$49,202 median income
- 31217
Macon (31217)
$44,809 median income
- 31201
Macon (31201)
$29,420 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31217 ranks #3 of 4 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 31217, 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 (18,408 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 31217 in?
ZIP code 31217 (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 31217?
ZIP code 31217 in Macon, GA has a population of 18,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31217?
The median household income in ZIP 31217 is $44,809, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31217?
The median home value in ZIP 31217 is $105,200, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31217 is African American at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31217?
ZIP code 31217 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 4,929 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31217?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31217 are: Health care and social assistance (60), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31217?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31217 increased by 28.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 31217?
In ZIP code 31217, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 31217?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31217 is 24.4 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 31217?
In ZIP code 31217, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31217 is 29.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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