31211 ZIP Code — Macon, GA

Bibb County, Georgia

ZIP code 31211 is located in Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. It covers approximately 44.33 square miles and serves a population of 14,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31211

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $47,560. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31211 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,530

population

44.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31296 Macon (6.4 mi) 31294 Macon (6.4 mi) 31295 Macon (6.4 mi) 31213 Macon (6.4 mi) 31032 Gray (6.9 mi) 31204 Macon (7.3 mi) 31201 Macon (7.4 mi) 31207 Macon (7.7 mi) 31217 Macon (9.1 mi) 31210 Macon (10.2 mi) 31206 Macon (10.3 mi) 31033 Haddock (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,530
Population density	328 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	44.33 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.9216
Longitude	-83.5801
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,530

Population

328

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$47,560

Median household income

$25,552

Per capita income

$139,900

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

56.5%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

4,972

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

367

Under 5

410

322

5–9

360

544

10–14

609

465

15–19

520

464

20–24

518

904

25–34

1,012

727

35–44

814

841

45–54

940

538

55–59

602

462

60–64

516

644

65–74

720

420

75–84

470

161

85+

180

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,184	21.9%
18 and over	11,346	78.1%
65 and over	2,595	17.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.8%

White 34%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	9,164	62.8%
White	4,951	34%
Two or more races	374	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53	0.4%
Other race	28	0.2%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$47,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,900
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	56.5%
Renter occupied	43.5%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,858	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	540	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,436	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,295	37.4%
Households with children under 18	1,573	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,082	34.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	38.1%
Married	40.3%	34.1%
Separated	3.0%	1.6%
Widowed	6.1%	12.2%
Divorced	12.4%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	3.7%
Kindergarten	209	6.3%
Elementary school	1,580	47.7%
High school	736	22.2%
College / grad school	662	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Professional & management 9.0%

Public administration 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 37.5%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 50.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,141	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,753	94.7%
Spanish	39	0.3%
Other Indo-European	39	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,279	98.3%
Born in same state	14,162	97.5%
Born in different state	11,187	77.0%
Foreign born	117	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	251	1.7%
Not a US citizen	117	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,257	8.7%
French	1,100	7.6%
Italian	511	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.2%
English	29	0.2%
Irish	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31211

What city is ZIP code 31211 in?

ZIP code 31211 is primarily assigned to Macon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31211 in?

ZIP code 31211 falls within Bibb County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31211?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31211 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31211 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 31211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31211?

The median home value in ZIP code 31211 is $139,900.

Does ZIP code 31211 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 31211 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31211 in?

ZIP code 31211 observes the EST timezone.