ZIP Code 31204 in Macon, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Macon, Georgia
City Alias:Payne, Payne City
County:Bibb County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:14:59 PM
Population:30,512 [See All]
Area Code:478
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.8547, -83.6781
Land Area:14.585 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31204 has 30,512 residents and 12,824 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.6% male and 54.4% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (64.9%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (28.1%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:30,512Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,730Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,923Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,092.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$38,478Source: Census ACS
Households:12,824Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$123,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,47430,39529,91330,26429,42829,45429,82229,68629,76531,05530,71532,28532,730
Decennial Census31,482------------------30,512------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.1

Male Median Age: 35.7

Female Median Age: 39.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9511,0511,101927953869964851760756699960958841612330181141
Female9471,0611,0449919721,1821,0851,0609209119521,1121,0951,038875526357479
Total1,8982,1122,1451,9181,9252,0512,0491,9111,6801,6671,6512,0722,0531,8791,487856538620
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,58828.27%
Black:19,79065.14%
Hispanic:*1,0393.42%
Asian:3101.02%
American Indian:610.20%
Hawaiian:90.03%
Other:5841.92%
Total:30,381100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,90545.57%35.7 years
Females:16,60754.43%39.9 years
Total:30,512100%38.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31,83997.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1760.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5361.64%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1792.18%
Total Population:32,730100%
Total Native Population:32,01597.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:7152.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $38,478, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,277 (31.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,071. Family households earn a median of $49,428 versus $26,170 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,258). By gender, male median income is $47,047 and female is $38,698, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,349 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.9%, which is far less than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 11.9%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$29,201$28,390$27,439$26,599$25,572$26,422$27,387$32,610$34,407$33,729$37,318$40,228$38,478
Median Family Income$43,487$40,723$39,462$32,968$32,266$33,923$37,730$43,637$47,428$46,331$49,473$51,588$49,428
Median NonFamily Income$17,225$18,215$19,578$20,878$20,362$21,226$21,136$21,258$21,375$18,041$20,969$25,565$26,170
Median Male Income$40,495$38,294$39,438$37,311$35,881$38,305$41,196$40,821$40,738$40,386$40,999$44,254$47,047
Median Female Income$28,145$27,257$27,382$28,413$27,185$30,132$31,632$35,877$35,672$35,687$35,891$37,018$38,698
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,18148.18%
Unemployed:1,6526.53%
Not In Labor Force:11,45145.29%
Total:25,284100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,00132.85%
Service:2,40919.78%
Sales and Office:2,85423.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9858.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,93215.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $123,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $17,100 (16.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,100. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $295 (47.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $186. Of occupied housing, owners make up 44.27% (56.55% with a mortgage, 43.45% free-and-clear) and renters 55.73% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.93%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$106,600$107,300$99,800$96,900$94,200$93,500$91,000$89,100$90,600$88,400$91,500$111,100$123,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:83011.51%
$500 to $999:3,33746.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,49734.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:2152.98%
$2,000 to $2,499:60.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:1181.64%
$3,000 or more:90.12%
No Rent:2002.77%
Total:7,212100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$622$635$673$701$698$690$741$736$731$717$760$861$917
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,23925.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,48919.23%
Renter Occupied:7,21255.73%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,940100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,94083.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,63816.93%
Total Housing Units:15,578100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,45273.51%
Multi-Family Units:4,09926.31%
Other Units:270.17%
Total Housing Units:15,578100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 43.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 47.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 26.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 5.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.72%). College enrollment is 22.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7093.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,80713.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,02632.60%
Some college, no degree:4,78122.19%
Associate's degree:1,5177.04%
Bachelor's degree:2,48411.53%
Graduate or professional degree:2,22510.33%
Total:21,549100%
High school or higher:18,03383.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,70921.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:13,98339.67%
Public Insurance:15,35543.56%
No Insurance:5,91416.78%
Total:35,252100%
Has Health Insurance:29,33883.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty21.5%21.6%24.8%30.1%29.8%30.5%28.9%25.8%23.1%24.2%22.7%25.6%26.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:5957.42%
Kindergarten:4295.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,50743.72%
High school (grades 9-12):1,72221.47%
College or graduate school:1,76822.04%
Total:8,021100%
Early Childhood:1,02412.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,65870.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31204 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 613 business establishments, employing about 6,232 people with an annual payroll of $270,561,000. USPS data shows 13,272 residential mailboxes and 1,019 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,272Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,019Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,188Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,376Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:797Source: USPS
# of Businesses:613Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$64,980,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$270,561,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,232Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31204 is located in Bibb County, Georgia, within the Macon-Bibb County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31420) and Georgia's 2nd and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 234,040 people, about 13.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 31204. It covers 14.585 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.165 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
Land Area:14.585 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.165 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9626.23, 8711.64 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:31420Source: Census
Place Name:Macon-Bibb County, GA Metro AreaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31205 | | 31203

Schools in ZIP Code 31204


ZIP Code 31204 is in the Bibb County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 13 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cirrus Charter Academy 1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
Georgia Academy For The Blind 2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
Ingram/Pye Elementary School 855 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Hartley Elementary School 2230 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Central High School 2155 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Miller Magnet Middle School 751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Vineville Academy 2260 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Rosa Taylor Elementary School 2976 Crestline Dr
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Price Academy 304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Ballard Hudson Middle School 1070 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Veterans Elementary School 4901 Faubus Ave
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
John Robert Lewis Elementary School 3522 Greenbriar Road
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Vip Academy (Virtual) 2011 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31204
District: Bibb County School District
Bethany Christian Academy 1550 Edna Pl
Macon, GA 31204
District: Private School
St Peter Claver 133 Ward St
Macon, GA 31204
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31204


Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207
Type: Post Secondary
Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA 31210-4462
Type: Post Secondary
Webb's Barber School Of Arts 4356 Mercer University
Macon, GA 31206-4118
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Macon 175 Tom Hill Sr Blvd
Macon, GA 31210
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University - Macon Campus 520 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Suite 300
Macon, GA 31201-3410
Type: Post Secondary
Middle Georgia State University 100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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