City

Macon, GA

20 ZIP codes  ·  Bibb County  ·  Georgia

👥166,261Population
💰$55,527Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$161,706Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.7%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 52.8%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White36.7%
Hispanic4.4%
Black52.8%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.55
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma1,634 (1.7%)
HS Graduate30,917 (31.3%)
Some College13,524 (13.7%)
Associates17,166 (17.4%)
Bachelors9,018 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree26,435 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,527 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$161,706 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units76,197
Vacant Units12,652

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Macon, GA

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 Codes in Macon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%