31204 ZIP Code — Macon, GA

Bibb County, Georgia

ZIP code 31204 is located in Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. It covers approximately 14.59 square miles and serves a population of 32,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31204

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $40,228. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31204 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

32,285

population

14.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macon	Acceptable
Macon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31207 Macon (2.4 mi) 31296 Macon (2.8 mi) 31213 Macon (2.8 mi) 31294 Macon (2.8 mi) 31295 Macon (2.8 mi) 31206 Macon (4.2 mi) 31201 Macon (4.2 mi) 31210 Macon (5.3 mi) 31211 Macon (7.3 mi) 31216 Macon (7.4 mi) 31220 Macon (8.2 mi) 31217 Macon (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	32,285
Population density	2,213 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	14.59 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	32.8547
Longitude	-83.6781
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

32,285

Population

2,213

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$40,228

Median household income

$24,335

Per capita income

$111,100

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

47.2%

Home ownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

9,021

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,193

Under 5

1,319

1,048

5–9

1,158

904

10–14

999

943

15–19

1,042

1,089

20–24

1,203

2,545

25–34

2,813

1,590

35–44

1,757

1,731

45–54

1,912

980

55–59

1,083

1,005

60–64

1,110

1,256

65–74

1,387

726

75–84

803

327

85+

362

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,801	24.2%
18 and over	24,484	75.8%
65 and over	4,861	15.1%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.1%

White 28.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	20,342	61.1%
White	9,526	28.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,013	3%
Two or more races	919	2.8%
Other race	844	2.5%
Asian	595	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$40,228

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 33.4%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,100
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	47.2%
Renter occupied	52.8%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	22.7%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,916	23.6%
Cohabiting couple	686	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,633	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	6,102	49.5%
Households with children under 18	3,316	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,770	30.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.3%	43.7%
Married	27.9%	24.0%
Separated	2.9%	3.2%
Widowed	3.0%	11.8%
Divorced	14.9%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	646	8.3%
Kindergarten	387	5.0%
Elementary school	3,262	41.8%
High school	1,693	21.7%
College / grad school	1,807	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Professional & management 11.2%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 32.5%

Under 18 years 45.7%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,322	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	19.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,773	92.2%
Spanish	623	2.1%
Other Indo-European	215	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	312	1.0%
Other languages	96	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,651	98.0%
Born in same state	31,519	97.6%
Born in different state	24,950	77.3%
Foreign born	132	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	634	2.0%
Not a US citizen	505	79.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,238	10%
French	1,898	5.9%
Italian	1,177	3.6%
Polish	90	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	0.2%
Dutch	11	0%
German	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31204

What city is ZIP code 31204 in?

ZIP code 31204 is primarily assigned to Macon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31204 in?

ZIP code 31204 falls within Bibb County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31204?

33% of residents in ZIP code 31204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31204?

The median home value in ZIP code 31204 is $111,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31204?

Health data for ZIP code 31204 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31204?

The median household income in ZIP code 31204 is $40,228, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31204 in?

ZIP code 31204 observes the EST timezone.