Zip code 31201: Macon, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31201?

31201 is assigned to Macon, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31201 in?

31201 is in Bibb County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31201?

About 7,891 people live in 31201, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31201?

The median household income in 31201 is $29,420.

Q: What zip codes are near 31201?

The closest zip codes to 31201 are 31207, 31202, 31221, 31294, 31213.

Residential delivery areaBibb CountyEastern Time

Population

7,891

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$171K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,011/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.4 sq mi

843 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31201

31201 is a suburban zip code in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), covering 9.4 sq mi of land. About 7,891 people live here, or 843 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,420 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 40% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $171,400, or 5.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 24% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,011 a month.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.9 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 31201 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate40%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%13th of 694 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.652
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.4774th of 691 in GA
Housing vacancy22.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%119th of 694 in GA
Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%72nd of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters62.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%102nd of 678 in GA
Tech workers6.4%
88th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%47th of 704 in GA
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%215th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate11.3%
77th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%403rd of 701 in GA
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%216th of 704 in GA
Diversity index59.5
71st
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9148th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher30.3%
47th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%216th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$38,445
45th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924198th of 708 in GA
Population density843/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi170th of 708 in GA
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%312th of 706 in GA
Foreign-born residents4.1%
24th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%334th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$1,011
22nd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393303rd of 628 in GA
Government workers10.4%
22nd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%570th of 704 in GA
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%428th of 704 in GA
Average commute20.9 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min612th of 684 in GA
Residents 65 and older11.8%
16th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%590th of 708 in GA
Median home value$171,400
15th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300416th of 661 in GA
Median age33.9
15th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6619th of 708 in GA
Population7,891
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407338th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$35,927
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066548th of 699 in GA
Residents under 1813.1%
5th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%618th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate24%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%682nd of 693 in GA
Median household income$29,420
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353665th of 672 in GA
Broadband access64.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%671st of 693 in GA

Measure	31201	Bibb	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	40%	24.7%	13.4%	12.5%	99th	13th of 694
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.652	0.522	0.477	0.483	99th	4th of 691
Housing vacancy	22.4%	16.7%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	119th of 694
Healthcare workers	13.7%	10.5%	8.2%	9.7%	91st	72nd of 704
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.2%	58%	52.4%	51.1%	88th	102nd of 678
Tech workers	6.4%	2.3%	4%	3.8%	88th	47th of 704
Veterans	8.3%	7.2%	7.2%	6.2%	80th	215th of 708
Uninsured rate	11.3%	13.6%	12.4%	8.4%	77th	403rd of 701
Self-employed workers	11.6%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	74th	216th of 704
Diversity index	59.5	58	64.9	61.4	71st	148th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.3%	26.3%	34.9%	35.7%	47th	216th of 708
Per capita income	$38,445	$31,699	$40,924	$44,673	45th	198th of 708
Population density	843/sq mi	628/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	170th of 708
Work from home	10%	9.5%	15.9%	15.1%	34th	312th of 706
Foreign-born residents	4.1%	3.8%	11.2%	14.1%	24th	334th of 708
Median gross rent	$1,011	$1,066	$1,393	$1,413	22nd	303rd of 628
Government workers	10.4%	14.3%	14.3%	14.5%	22nd	570th of 704
Unemployment rate	3.3%	8.1%	5.1%	5.2%	21st	428th of 704
Average commuteStrength	20.9 min	22.2 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	17th	612th of 684
Residents 65 and older	11.8%	16.4%	15%	17.2%	16th	590th of 708
Median home value	$171,400	$174,500	$303,300	$332,700	15th	416th of 661
Median age	33.9	36.8	37.6	38.9	15th	619th of 708
Population	7,891	156,578	10,940,407	334,922,499	12th	338th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,927	$39,790	$47,066	$49,666	11th	548th of 699
Residents under 18	13.1%	24.4%	23.2%	22%	5th	618th of 708
Homeownership rateWeakness	24%	51.4%	65.7%	65.2%	3rd	682nd of 693
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,420	$51,234	$77,353	$80,734	1st	665th of 672
Broadband accessWeakness	64.4%	85.8%	91%	91%	1st	671st of 693

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

13%

18–24

25%

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.9

Under 18

13.1%

65 and over

11.8%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black55%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

59.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 3,904
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 30.8%
Married couples: 9.5%
Living alone: 58.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

48%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31201

$29,420

Bibb Co.

$51,234

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,445

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.652

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31201

$171,400

Bibb Co.

$174,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31201

$1,011

Bibb Co.

$1,066

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

38%

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

30%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,031
Owner-occupied: 24%
Vacant: 22.4%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 41%
Home value to income: 5.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

10%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

34%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

Production

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Police and fire

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

11%

Education

11%

Professional and technical services

10%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$35,927

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31201	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,755	$74,888
Service	$28,564	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,550	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,701	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,228	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

31%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.8%
Households with broadband: 64.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.5%
No internet access: 21.8%
Without health insurance: 11.3%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Macon
State: Georgia
County: Bibb County
Center point: 32.8063° N, 83.6179° W
Land area: 9.4 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Macon-Bibb County100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31201

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31207	Macon, GA	2.4 mi	1,479	—	—
31202	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31221	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31294	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31213	Macon, GA	2.6 mi	0	—	—
31295	Macon, GA · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
31206	Macon, GA	4 mi	24,310	$30,042	$90,200
31203	Macon, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31205	Macon, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31208	Macon, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31209	Macon, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31296	Macon, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 31201

What city is zip code 31201?

31201 is assigned to Macon, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31201 in?

31201 is in Bibb County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31201?

About 7,891 people live in 31201, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31201 in?

31201 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31201?

The median household income in 31201 is $29,420.

What zip codes are near 31201?

The closest zip codes to 31201 are 31207, 31202, 31221, 31294, 31213.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31201, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.