Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.55 |
| Below Poverty | 23.6% ▲ 136% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,634 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 30,917 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 13,524 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 17,166 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 9,018 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26,435 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,527 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,706 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,036/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 76,197 |
| Vacant Units | 12,652 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Macon is a city in Georgia, located in Bibb County. The city spans 20 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 166,261 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.13 years.
Economically, Macon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,527 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Macon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,706, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month.
The population of Macon is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (52.84%).
Macon, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 20 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | 7,862 | $22,936 | $151,400 | $912 | 6.0% | 38.0% | 21.6% |
| 31204 | 32,730 | $38,478 | $123,700 | $917 | 11.9% | 31.9% | 44.3% |
| 31206 | 25,250 | $35,006 | $84,700 | $898 | 10.4% | 16.9% | 42.1% |
| 31210 | 33,889 | $82,158 | $259,600 | $1,260 | 4.3% | 55.4% | 55.1% |
| 31211 | 15,460 | $51,595 | $159,600 | $918 | 5.6% | 38.1% | 58.0% |
| 31216 | 16,354 | $70,166 | $192,900 | $1,107 | 3.4% | 32.2% | 82.4% |
| 31217 | 16,923 | $43,821 | $95,700 | $858 | 8.7% | 20.6% | 69.1% |
| 31220 | 16,202 | $83,265 | $198,200 | $1,306 | 6.6% | 42.7% | 59.5% |