PlainZIP

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
$44,809
Median income
$105,200
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $22,833. Poverty here runs at 29.3%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. Housing costs here run $105,200 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $856 a month; 65.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bibb County, letting you compare 31217 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31217?

37.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 35.1%
African American 58.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$22,833

Per Capita Income

29.3%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31217 ranks nationally

Macon, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,809 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,834

Total Housing Units

6,336

Occupied Units

1,498

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$105,200

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31217 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31217 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 31217 ranks #3 of 4 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
31213 Macon, GA 0 7.7 mi
31201 Macon, GA 8,761 6.9 mi
31020 Dry Branch, GA 2,541 10.2 mi
31207 Macon, GA 974 8.4 mi
31211 Macon, GA 16,282 7.3 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
31211 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 16,282
31216 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 16,109
31220 standard
Macon, GA
Pop: 13,839

Related Areas

Bibb County Macon, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.