| ZIP Code | 31211 |
|---|---|
| City | Macon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Bibb County |
| Area Code | 478 |
| Elevation | 411 ft |
| Latitude | 32.904267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.598526 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 148 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,837 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 1,505 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 1,491 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 949 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,724 (28.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,595 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,600 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $918/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,736 |
| Vacant Units | 1,405 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,736 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,405 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 31211 is located in Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. With a population of 15,460, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 31211 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,595 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31211 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $918 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.0%) and renters (42.0%). Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 31211 is majority Black (59.28%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.4%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31211 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 31211 in Macon, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 15,460 residents, a median household income of $51,595, and a median home value of $159,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.