| ZIP Code | 31216 |
|---|---|
| City | Macon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Bibb County |
| Area Code | 478 |
| Elevation | 372 ft |
| Latitude | 32.732373 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.671449 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.2% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 216 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,557 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 1,659 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 2,164 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,446 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,157 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,166 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,900 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,107/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,439 |
| Vacant Units | 350 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,439 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 350 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 31216 is located in Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. With a population of 16,354, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 31216 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,166 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31216 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,107 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 31216 is majority White (55.52%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31216 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 31216 in Macon, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,354 residents, a median household income of $70,166, and a median home value of $192,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.