Macon, GA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 31201 serves a portion of Macon, Georgia, within Bibb County. This community is home to approximately 43,364 residents, with a median age of 46.5 years. The median household income of $58,042 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $255,384 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Macon is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 15% and an unemployment rate of 7.5%, 31201 reflects the economic character of Bibb County in Georgia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,364 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,244 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,042 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $255,384 | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ↑ 92% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.6% | ↑ 72% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 15% | ↓ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,646 | — |