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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 31206 has 26,519 residents and 9,633 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 33.2 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (78.2%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (13.6%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, 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:	26,519Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	25,250Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	29,084Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	995.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$35,006Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,633Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$84,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.72Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	29,663	30,332	30,595	29,590	30,218	28,902	27,122	26,526	26,216	24,983	27,238	25,919	25,250
Decennial Census	29,072	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	26,519	--	--	--

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: 33.2

Male Median Age: 31.5

Female Median Age: 34.7

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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	1,050	1,221	1,153	933	734	838	760	758	677	654	702	730	732	553	390	208	126	101
Female	1,094	1,123	1,109	982	855	981	1,003	873	836	784	796	919	926	680	497	328	238	175
Total	2,144	2,344	2,262	1,915	1,589	1,819	1,763	1,631	1,513	1,438	1,498	1,649	1,658	1,233	887	536	364	276

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,604	13.32%
Black:	20,734	76.65%
Hispanic:*	1,470	5.43%
Asian:	135	0.50%
American Indian:	73	0.27%
Hawaiian:	6	0.02%
Other:	1,028	3.80%
Total:	27,050	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,320	46.46%	31.5 years
Females:	14,199	53.54%	34.7 years
Total:	26,519	100%	33.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	23,972	94.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	197	0.78%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	180	0.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	901	4.28%
Total Population:	25,250	100%
Total Native Population:	24,169	95.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,081	4.28%

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 $35,006, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,212 (47.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,271. Family households earn a median of $38,570 versus $27,447 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,123). By gender, male median income is $39,570 and female is $34,809, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,761 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.8%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.3%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$23,794	$23,742	$23,681	$22,318	$22,369	$21,985	$25,619	$25,542	$28,735	$27,667	$27,250	$28,915	$35,006
Median Family Income	$25,863	$25,422	$25,433	$24,543	$25,503	$25,788	$28,365	$31,313	$33,653	$33,496	$32,748	$35,512	$38,570
Median NonFamily Income	$17,517	$18,052	$16,882	$16,748	$14,962	$14,843	$17,454	$16,671	$18,670	$20,674	$21,408	$24,085	$27,447
Median Male Income	$29,392	$29,556	$24,794	$23,885	$25,831	$27,804	$27,902	$30,451	$31,274	$33,431	$34,308	$38,383	$39,570
Median Female Income	$24,110	$25,193	$25,065	$26,324	$26,145	$24,013	$28,112	$27,484	$29,436	$28,150	$29,100	$31,022	$34,809

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,765	48.80%
Unemployed:	1,019	5.67%
Not In Labor Force:	8,178	45.53%
Total:	17,962	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,973	22.51%
Service:	2,307	26.32%
Sales and Office:	1,963	22.40%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	964	11.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,558	17.78%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,765	100%

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 $84,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $11,600 (15.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,800. The median gross rent is $898, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $189 (26.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.07% (47.21% with a mortgage, 52.79% free-and-clear) and renters 57.93% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.27%, which is much 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$73,100	$72,200	$69,700	$59,900	$59,500	$59,700	$62,100	$63,400	$66,900	$69,200	$65,600	$81,100	$84,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	686	13.70%
$500 to $999:	2,396	47.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,480	29.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:	196	3.91%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	250	4.99%
Total:	5,008	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$709	$718	$712	$707	$693	$658	$693	$703	$741	$763	$813	$854	$898

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,717	19.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,920	22.21%
Renter Occupied:	5,008	57.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,645	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,645	75.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,770	24.27%
Total Housing Units:	11,415	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	8,423	73.79%
Multi-Family Units:	2,358	20.66%
Other Units:	634	5.55%
Total Housing Units:	11,415	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 6.70% 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 79.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 32.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.41%). College enrollment is 20.46%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,226	8.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,938	12.78%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,250	41.21%
Some college, no degree:	3,580	23.61%
Associate's degree:	1,149	7.58%
Bachelor's degree:	647	4.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	375	2.47%
Total:	15,165	100%
High school or higher:	12,001	79.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,022	6.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	8,934	32.66%
Public Insurance:	13,548	49.53%
No Insurance:	4,869	17.80%
Total:	27,351	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,482	82.20%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	34.0%	36.8%	40.1%	41.8%	42.5%	41.5%	38.7%	35.2%	32.1%	34.0%	38.7%	37.4%	32.1%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	210	3.49%
Kindergarten:	169	2.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,913	48.41%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,494	24.83%
College or graduate school:	1,231	20.46%
Total:	6,017	100%
Early Childhood:	379	6.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,576	76.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Macon, Georgia
County:	Bibb County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:15:02 PM
Population:	26,519 [See All]
Area Code:	478
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.7944, -83.6729
Land Area:	26.649 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/31206/zip-code-31206.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,693Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,049Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,470Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,107Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	837Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	675Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$104,615,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$421,284,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,444Source: CBP

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:	26.649 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.136 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	9626.23 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

ZIP Code 31206 in Macon, GA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 31206

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31206

Sources & References