Macon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31220

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

13,839
113/sq mi: $88,434
Median income: $192,700
Median home value: 32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs: 41th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 113
people per sq mi: 59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.0 square miles in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,839 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 31220 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31220 sits at $88,434 (26% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,329. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $192,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bibb County, so you can benchmark 31220 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 31220

Retail trade

31
Health care and social assistance

30
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

25
Construction

24
Accommodation and food services

18

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31220, Macon, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

13,839

Population

123.0

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31220?

41.0

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%

African American 41.5%

Asian 4.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

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?

$88,434

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$45,329

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31220 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,434 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,662

Total Housing Units

6,065

Occupied Units

597

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%

Renter 40.8%

$192,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,372

Median Rent

1995

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31220 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+6.6%	123
2021	+9.4%	135
2022	+15.1%	155
2023	+9.6%	170
2024	+10.0%	187

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 199 business establishments in ZIP 31220, employing approximately 1,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,393,000.

199

Businesses

1,665

Employees

$64.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	31	15.6%
Health care and social assistance	30	15.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	25	12.6%
Construction	24	12.1%
Accommodation and food services	18	9.1%
Other services (except public administration)	18	9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	9	4.5%
Wholesale trade	8	4.0%
Transportation and warehousing	7	3.5%
Finance and insurance	7	3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	7	3.5%
Manufacturing	6	3.0%
Information	3	1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.5%

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 31220 vs 31210 →

31204

31,482
31210

30,968
31206

29,072
31220

13,839
31052

8,652
31050

965

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31220 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31220

$88,434
31052

$84,846
31210

$78,447
31050

$49,340
31204

$38,784
31206

$30,042

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31220 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31210	Macon, GA	30,968	5.3 mi
31052	Lizella, GA	8,652	7.4 mi
31204	Macon, GA	31,482	8.7 mi
31206	Macon, GA	29,072	10.2 mi
31050	Knoxville, GA	965	12.0 mi

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Bibb County Macon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31220 in? ▼

ZIP code 31220 (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 31220? ▼

ZIP code 31220 in Macon, GA has a population of 13,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31220? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31220 is $88,434, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31220? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31220 is $192,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31220? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31220 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31220? ▼

ZIP code 31220 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 1,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31220? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31220 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31220? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31220 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 31220? ▼

In ZIP code 31220, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 31220? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31220 is 24.7 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 31220? ▼

In ZIP code 31220, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31220? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31220 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.