Macon, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31220
Bibb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,839
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $88,434
- Median income Above-median income area
- $192,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31220 (Macon, GA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.7 in 2023 to 186.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, home to 13,839 residents across 123.0 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,434 (26% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,329. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,700 (20% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,372; owner occupancy is 59.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bibb County, so 31220 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 31220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 31220, 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
13,839
Population
123.0
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31220?
41.0
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
5.5%
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?
$88,434
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$45,329
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31220 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)
$88,434 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
6,662housing units
6,662
Total Housing Units
6,065
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
14
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 →
ZIP 31220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31204
Macon (31204)
31,482 residents
- 31210
Macon (31210)
30,968 residents
- 31206
Macon (31206)
29,072 residents
- 31220
Macon (31220)
13,839 residents
- 31052 8,652
Lizella (31052)
8,652 residents
- 31050 965
Knoxville (31050)
965 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31220 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31220
Macon (31220)
$88,434 median income
- 31052
Lizella (31052)
$84,846 median income
- 31210
Macon (31210)
$78,447 median income
- 31050
Knoxville (31050)
$49,340 median income
- 31204
Macon (31204)
$38,784 median income
- 31206 $30,042
Macon (31206)
$30,042 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31220, 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 (13,839 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 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.
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