| ZIP Codes: | 8 Standard, 6 PO Boxes, 5 Unique [See All] |
| County: | Bibb County, GA |
| Area Code: | 478 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 233,802 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | Macon-Bibb County, GA [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 32.8327, -83.6395 |
| Land Area: | 349.88 sq miles (ZIP Codes) |
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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | Standard | 8,882 | 5.29% | Huber |
| 31202 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31203 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31204 | Standard | 30,512 | 18.18% | Payne,Payne City |
| 31205 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31206 | Standard | 26,519 | 15.80% | |
| 31207 | Unique | 1,512 | 0.90% | Mercer University |
| 31208 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31209 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31210 | Standard | 35,345 | 21.06% | |
| 31211 | Standard | 15,867 | 9.46% | |
| 31213 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | USPS Official Mail |
| 31216 | Standard | 16,379 | 9.76% | |
| 31217 | Standard | 17,808 | 10.61% | |
| 31220 | Standard | 14,984 | 8.93% | |
| 31221 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 31294 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Business Reply Mail,Macon Brm |
| 31295 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Geico Underwriting |
| 31296 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Geico Claims |
Macon, GA has 166,261 residents.
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Macon, GA. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| Total Population: | 167,808 |
| Total Households: | 66,833 |
| Total Housing Units: | 76,394 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.42 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 233,802 |
| Total Households: | 91,708 |
| Total Housing Units: | 103,752 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.46 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 168,416 | 168,570 | 168,098 | 166,846 | 166,004 | 165,628 | 164,526 | 163,700 | 163,097 | 162,839 | 165,911 | 165,666 | 166,261 |
| Decennial Census | 165,895%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 167,808 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.6
Male Median Age: 35.4
Female Median Age: 37.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,899 | 5,552 | 5,817 | 5,807 | 5,469 | 5,339 | 5,046 | 4,874 | 4,487 | 4,601 | 4,650 | 5,224 | 5,089 | 4,610 | 3,430 | 2,046 | 1,182 | 950 |
| Female | 4,868 | 5,394 | 5,631 | 5,950 | 6,000 | 5,964 | 5,673 | 5,405 | 5,091 | 5,157 | 5,314 | 5,961 | 5,975 | 5,153 | 4,299 | 2,778 | 1,941 | 2,182 |
| Total | 9,767 | 10,946 | 11,448 | 11,757 | 11,469 | 11,303 | 10,719 | 10,279 | 9,578 | 9,758 | 9,964 | 11,185 | 11,064 | 9,763 | 7,729 | 4,824 | 3,123 | 3,132 |
| White: | 65,482 | 38.97% |
| Black: | 88,213 | 52.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 6,877 | 4.09% |
| Asian: | 3,280 | 1.95% |
| American Indian: | 387 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 56 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 3,741 | 2.23% |
| Total: | 168,036 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 79,072 | 47.12% | 35.4 years |
| Females: | 88,736 | 52.88% | 37.8 years |
| Total: | 167,808 | 100% | 36.6 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 158,937 | 95.59% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,441 | 0.87% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,655 | 1.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3,228 | 3.54% |
| Total Population: | 166,261 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 160,378 | 96.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5,883 | 3.54% |
ZIP Codes in Macon, GA have an average household income of $53,428 (much lower than the State by 28.4%, and much lower than the Nation by 32.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($69,499 vs $32,370).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,008 | $40,249 | $39,696 | $39,096 | $39,029 | $39,388 | $39,619 | $41,486 | $43,119 | $42,339 | $46,505 | $51,114 | $53,428 |
| Median Family Income | $51,277 | $49,720 | $49,432 | $48,865 | $48,782 | $48,191 | $49,470 | $53,520 | $56,171 | $56,677 | $62,962 | $68,052 | $69,499 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,021 | $25,463 | $24,965 | $24,529 | $24,397 | $25,557 | $27,076 | $26,781 | $27,757 | $26,675 | $28,121 | $31,159 | $32,370 |
| Median Male Income | $40,817 | $40,560 | $40,086 | $40,616 | $40,519 | $40,902 | $42,210 | $43,898 | $43,173 | $45,850 | $51,212 | $48,934 | $48,636 |
| Median Female Income | $32,416 | $31,929 | $32,057 | $32,457 | $32,480 | $33,381 | $34,433 | $36,231 | $35,565 | $36,884 | $38,239 | $41,663 | $42,165 |
| Employed: | 68,350 | 52.85% |
| Unemployed: | 5,398 | 4.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 55,580 | 42.98% |
| Total: | 129,328 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24,722 | 36.17% |
| Service: | 12,057 | 17.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 16,319 | 23.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4,916 | 7.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10,336 | 15.12% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 68,350 | 100% |
In Macon, GA, the median home value is $158,225 - much lower than the State by 42.0%, and up $38,675 (32.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,022 per month - much lower than the State by 21.7%, and up $194 (23.4%) since 2020.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,150 | $121,137 | $119,087 | $118,037 | $114,187 | $111,287 | $109,775 | $109,862 | $109,600 | $119,550 | $125,400 | $148,437 | $158,225 |
| Less than $500: | 2,785 | 9.49% |
| $500 to $999: | 10,631 | 36.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10,954 | 37.32% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,644 | 9.01% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 695 | 2.37% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 234 | 0.80% |
| $3,000 or more: | 156 | 0.53% |
| No Rent: | 1,252 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 29,351 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $714 | $726 | $730 | $728 | $716 | $718 | $746 | $772 | $797 | $828 | $869 | $960 | $1,022 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19,727 | 31.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14,467 | 22.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29,351 | 46.19% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 63,545 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 63,545 | 83.40% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12,652 | 16.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 76,197 | 100% |
The share of people in poverty is 19.9%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.9%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), down 0.6 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4,009 | 3.65% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9,851 | 8.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 35,246 | 32.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23,710 | 21.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 9,018 | 8.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14,127 | 12.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13,969 | 12.71% |
| Total: | 109,930 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 96,070 | 87.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28,096 | 25.56% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 92,270 | 50.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 68,370 | 37.43% |
| No Insurance: | 22,008 | 12.05% |
| Total: | 182,648 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160,640 | 87.95% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.4% | 21.1% | 22.3% | 23.7% | 23.6% | 23.9% | 23.2% | 20.7% | 20.3% | 20.4% | 20.2% | 19.7% | 19.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2,017 | 4.79% |
| Kindergarten: | 2,048 | 4.86% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17,925 | 42.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8,769 | 20.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 11,351 | 26.96% |
| Total: | 42,110 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4,065 | 9.65% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28,742 | 68.25% |
Macon supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4,268 business establishments, employing about 78,113 people with an annual payroll of $3,959,886,000. USPS data shows 73,388 residential mailboxes and 6,004 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 73,388Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 6,004Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 90,722Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 53,066Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 11,294Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4,268Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $957,349,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,959,886,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 78,113Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Macon, GA is located in Bibb County, within the Macon-Bibb County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31420). It spans 6 of %>Georgia's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,6th,8th, and 15th). This Metro area has a population of 234,040 people, about 71.7% of whom live in Macon. ZIP Codes here cover 349.881 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.912 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Macon-Bibb County, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 234,040Source: Census |
| MSA: | Macon, GA MSASource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 349.881 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.912 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 01,02,03,06,08,15Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 31420Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Macon-Bibb County, GA Metro AreaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.