Zip code 31204: Macon, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31204?

31204 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 31204 in?

31204 is in Bibb County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31204?

About 32,421 people live in 31204, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31204?

The median household income in 31204 is $38,784.

Q: What zip codes are near 31204?

The closest zip codes to 31204 are 31207, 31213, 31202, 31221, 31294.

Residential delivery areaBibb CountyEastern Time

Population

32,421

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$961/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

2,223 people/sq mi

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

About 31204

31204 is a suburban zip code in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 32,421 people live here, or 2,223 per square mile. The median resident is 34.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,784 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $135,300, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 43% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $961 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 31204 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%36th of 694 in GA
Unemployment rate11.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%42nd of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate17.8%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%112th of 701 in GA
Housing vacancy17%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%214th of 694 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477101st of 691 in GA
Rent-burdened renters59.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%139th of 678 in GA
Residents under 1825.3%
77th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%176th of 708 in GA
Population density2,223/sq mi
59th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi90th of 708 in GA
Population32,421
54th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407123rd of 708 in GA
Diversity index48.5
49th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9376th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%438th of 708 in GA
Government workers12.5%
40th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%485th of 704 in GA
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%533rd of 708 in GA
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%278th of 704 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher20.7%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%368th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%407th of 704 in GA
Median gross rent$961
18th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393337th of 628 in GA
Work from home7.2%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%412th of 706 in GA
Average commute20.9 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min613th of 684 in GA
Median age34.1
16th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6611th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%569th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents2%
12th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%478th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$36,547
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066523rd of 699 in GA
Homeownership rate42.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%658th of 693 in GA
Per capita income$25,036
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924582nd of 708 in GA
Median home value$135,300
7th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300487th of 661 in GA
Broadband access82.3%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%477th of 693 in GA
Median household income$38,784
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353635th of 672 in GA

Measure	31204	Bibb	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	31.7%	24.7%	13.4%	12.5%	97th	36th of 694
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.2%	8.1%	5.1%	5.2%	96th	42nd of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.8%	13.6%	12.4%	8.4%	93rd	112th of 701
Housing vacancy	17%	16.7%	10.3%	10.1%	90th	214th of 694
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.522	0.477	0.483	88th	101st of 691
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.6%	58%	52.4%	51.1%	82nd	139th of 678
Residents under 18	25.3%	24.4%	23.2%	22%	77th	176th of 708
Population density	2,223/sq mi	628/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	59th	90th of 708
Population	32,421	156,578	10,940,407	334,922,499	54th	123rd of 708
Diversity index	48.5	58	64.9	61.4	49th	376th of 708
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	16.4%	15%	17.2%	40th	438th of 708
Government workers	12.5%	14.3%	14.3%	14.5%	40th	485th of 704
Veterans	5%	7.2%	7.2%	6.2%	38th	533rd of 708
Tech workers	2.1%	2.3%	4%	3.8%	35th	278th of 704
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.7%	26.3%	34.9%	35.7%	22nd	368th of 708
Healthcare workers	7.5%	10.5%	8.2%	9.7%	21st	407th of 704
Median gross rent	$961	$1,066	$1,393	$1,413	18th	337th of 628
Work from home	7.2%	9.5%	15.9%	15.1%	18th	412th of 706
Average commuteStrength	20.9 min	22.2 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	17th	613th of 684
Median age	34.1	36.8	37.6	38.9	16th	611th of 708
Self-employed workers	6.5%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	14th	569th of 704
Foreign-born residents	2%	3.8%	11.2%	14.1%	12th	478th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,547	$39,790	$47,066	$49,666	12th	523rd of 699
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.5%	51.4%	65.7%	65.2%	11th	658th of 693
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,036	$31,699	$40,924	$44,673	8th	582nd of 708
Median home value	$135,300	$174,500	$303,300	$332,700	7th	487th of 661
Broadband accessWeakness	82.3%	85.8%	91%	91%	7th	477th of 693
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,784	$51,234	$77,353	$80,734	3rd	635th of 672

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

17%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.1

Under 18

25.3%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black67%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

48.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 12,718
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 54.6%
Married couples: 22%
Living alone: 39.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31204

$38,784

Bibb Co.

$51,234

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,036

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31204

$135,300

Bibb Co.

$174,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31204

$961

Bibb Co.

$1,066

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 15,332
Owner-occupied: 42.5%
Vacant: 17%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.1%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

44%

20–29

19%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Office and admin

12%

Management

10%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Production

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Other services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$36,547

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31204	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,300	$74,888
Service	$27,218	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,308	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,827	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,628	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

34%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
Households with broadband: 82.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.6%
No internet access: 13.1%
Without health insurance: 17.8%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Macon
State: Georgia
County: Bibb County
Center point: 32.8485° N, 83.6747° W
Land area: 15 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 31204

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31207	Macon, GA	2 mi	1,479	—	—
31213	Macon, GA	2.1 mi	0	—	—
31202	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31221	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31294	Macon, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31203	Macon, GA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
31205	Macon, GA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
31208	Macon, GA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
31209	Macon, GA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
31296	Macon, GA · PO box	3 mi	—	—	—
31206	Macon, GA	3.9 mi	24,310	$30,042	$90,200
31201	Macon, GA	4.4 mi	7,891	$29,420	$171,400

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Questions about 31204

What city is zip code 31204?

31204 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 31204 in?

31204 is in Bibb County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31204?

About 32,421 people live in 31204, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31204 in?

31204 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31204?

The median household income in 31204 is $38,784.

What zip codes are near 31204?

The closest zip codes to 31204 are 31207, 31213, 31202, 31221, 31294.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31204, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.