| City: | Macon, Georgia |
| Names to Avoid: | Mercer University |
| County: | Bibb County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:34:32 PM |
| Population: | 1,512 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 478 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.8282, -83.6516 |
| Land Area: | 0.195 sq mi |
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Mercer University, founded in 1833 by Georgia Baptists and named for religious leader Jesse Mercer, operates under dedicated ZIP code 31207 in Bibb County, Georgia. As the oldest private university in the state, Mercer has called Macon home since relocating from Penfield in 1871. The university has maintained this exclusive postal designation for over two decades, reflecting the institution's substantial mail processing requirements across its 12 colleges and schools.
The 0.11-square-mile campus sits in central Georgia, approximately 75 miles south of Atlanta. With over 3,000 distinct delivery codes on file, Mercer's mail operation ranks among the most complex for educational institutions in the Southeast. Postal records identify delivery points at the Law School, Medical School, Stetson School of Business, Penfield Hall, and the university library among other campus buildings.
The 2020 Census counted 1,512 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 19.8 years confirms the student-dominated population typical of a residential campus. Approximately 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing rather than private apartments. The minimal owner-occupied housing reflects students' temporary residency.
Mercer enrolls more than 9,200 students and employs over 2,100 faculty and staff. The university is nationally recognized for its programs in medicine, law, engineering, and business. Its School of Medicine, with campuses in Macon, Savannah, and Columbus, trains physicians specifically to serve rural Georgia communities.
Macon serves as the valid mailing city for this designation. The Congressional District covering this area is GA-02. For campus mail, always include the specific building or department name to ensure proper internal routing among the university's many delivery points.
| Population: | 1,512 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 2 |
| Establishments: | 9 |
| Employment: | 2,141 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 31207 has 1,512 residents and 2 households (average 9.50 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.0% male and 56.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (42.5%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (5.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,512Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,591Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,753.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 9.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 17.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,195 | 1,323 | 1,277 | 1,320 | 1,120 | 1,075 | 1,082 | 1,107 | 1,089 | 1,074 | 1,728 | 1,645 | 1,591 |
| Decennial Census | 974 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,512 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.8
Female Median Age: 19.8
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 379 | 280 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 505 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 1 | 884 | 620 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 270 | 13.08% |
| Black: | 642 | 31.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 566 | 27.42% |
| Asian: | 42 | 2.03% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 544 | 26.36% |
| Total: | 2,064 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 666 | 44.05% | 19.8 years |
| Females: | 846 | 55.95% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 1,512 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,480 | 93.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.19% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 66 | 4.15% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 42 | 6.79% |
| Total Population: | 1,591 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,483 | 93.21% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 108 | 6.79% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($74,664), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $10,987 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,449), with a current gap of $10,987 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.8%, which is far less than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,461 | $10,987 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 664 | 41.73% |
| Unemployed: | 49 | 3.08% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 878 | 55.19% |
| Total: | 1,591 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 333 | 50.15% |
| Service: | 212 | 31.93% |
| Sales and Office: | 102 | 15.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 2.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 664 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is on par with the state rate (12.60%). Private coverage is 86.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (65.90%). Public coverage is 9.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.20%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,374 | 83.93% |
| Public Insurance: | 146 | 8.92% |
| No Insurance: | 117 | 7.15% |
| Total: | 1,637 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,520 | 92.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,591 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,591 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 31207 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 2,782 people with an annual payroll of $102,173,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,753Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $23,695,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $102,173,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,782Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31207 is located in Bibb County, Georgia, within the Macon-Bibb County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31420) and Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 234,040 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 31207. It covers 0.195 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.195 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 31207 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.