31217 ZIP Code
Macon, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31217 |
| City/Town: | Macon |
| County: | Bibb |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,937 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,145 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,265 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,088 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,300 |
| Land Area: | 107.8 sq miles
279.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.8441, -83.5000 |
Population Information (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,937 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,690 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,247 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 919 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,208 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,340 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,074 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 629 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,185 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,756 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,806 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,559 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,127 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,798 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,240 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 296 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $803 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,088 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,420 | 79.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,668 | 20.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,428 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,992 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 447 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,455 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,957 | 42.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,863 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,081 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 698 | 5.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 266 | 2.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,145 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,381 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,365 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,265 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,483 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,080 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,751 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,163 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 680 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 237 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,814 | 40.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,181 | 54.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 98 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 819 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 101 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 240 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,068 | 16.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 331 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 642 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 767 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,153 | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 951 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 601 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 579 | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 212 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 116 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,964 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 469 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 82 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 140 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 328 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 369 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 662 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 154 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 763 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 409 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 516 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 443 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,366 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 731 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 345 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 230 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,167 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,865 | 46.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,568 | 50.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,474 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,096 | 63.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,570 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,648 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 514 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,641 | 25.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,256 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 244 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 545 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 236 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 280 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 9 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,518 | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 185 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 703 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,360 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 905 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,480 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,352 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,162 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 609 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 332 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 445 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,120 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,657 | 45.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,574 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,603 | 25.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 407 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,208 | 65.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 689 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,025 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,008 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,698 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,278 | 28.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,191 | 26.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 466 | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 815 | 18.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 479 | 10.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 114 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,109 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $803 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.38 |
Households (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,420 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,338 | 36.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 545 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,031 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,708 | 42.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,722 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,421 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,950 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,396 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,489 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 721 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,560 | 43.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,823 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 242 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 382 | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,858 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 938 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 403 | 10.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,798 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,004 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,641 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,119 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,674 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,123 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,036 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,772 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 842 | 47.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 930 | 52.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 185 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,761 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 49 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 176 | 359.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 176 | 359.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 176 | 359.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 63.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 69 | 140.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,018 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,697 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 321 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 143 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 24 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 154 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,420 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,891 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Macon, GA31217