31216 ZIP Code — Macon, GA

Bibb County, Georgia

ZIP code 31216 is located in Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. It covers approximately 57.37 square miles and serves a population of 17,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31216

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,073. 43% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,190

population

57.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31206 Macon (3.3 mi) 31207 Macon (5.9 mi) 31201 Macon (6.3 mi) 31093 Warner Robins (7 mi) 31295 Macon (7.1 mi) 31296 Macon (7.1 mi) 31213 Macon (7.1 mi) 31294 Macon (7.1 mi) 31204 Macon (7.4 mi) 31008 Byron (9.2 mi) 31052 Lizella (10 mi) 31098 Warner Robins (11 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,190
Population density	300 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	57.37 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	32.7482
Longitude	-83.6860
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	43.0%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,190

Population

300

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$67,073

Median household income

$32,431

Per capita income

$173,300

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

5,669

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

414

Under 5

406

487

5–9

478

518

10–14

508

448

15–19

440

277

20–24

272

1,041

25–34

1,020

1,441

35–44

1,413

1,057

45–54

1,036

664

55–59

651

694

60–64

681

990

65–74

971

453

75–84

445

194

85+

191

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,379	19.7%
18 and over	13,811	80.3%
65 and over	3,244	18.9%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Black or African American 30.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	9,952	55%
Black or African American	5,538	30.6%
Hispanic or Latino	898	5%
Other race	695	3.8%
Two or more races	595	3.3%
Asian	305	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	55.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	14.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$67,073

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,300
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,575	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	306	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	778	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,690	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,693	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,325	36.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	20.8%
Married	51.3%	52.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%
Widowed	3.5%	13.6%
Divorced	11.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	3.5%
Kindergarten	129	3.8%
Elementary school	1,705	49.8%
High school	639	18.7%
College / grad school	831	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Public administration 13.1%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,343	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,370	95.2%
Spanish	513	3.1%
Other Indo-European	339	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	174	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,478	95.9%
Born in same state	16,365	95.2%
Born in different state	13,001	75.6%
Foreign born	113	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	712	4.1%
Not a US citizen	262	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,687	9.8%
French	1,343	7.8%
Italian	1,207	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	149	0.9%
Polish	32	0.2%
Irish	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31216

What city is ZIP code 31216 in?

ZIP code 31216 is primarily assigned to Macon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31216 in?

ZIP code 31216 falls within Bibb County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31216 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31216 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31216 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31216 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 31216 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31216?

The median home value in ZIP code 31216 is $173,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 31216 in?

ZIP code 31216 observes the EST timezone.