31217 ZIP Code – Macon, Georgia
Located in Macon, Georgia, ZIP code 31217 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Bibb County with a population of approximately 16,937 residents. The median household income is $41,145 — below the Georgia average and well below the national average. At $91,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 65.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $803 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.7%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the U.S. average. About 8.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 39.8, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 31201, 31211, 31213.
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ZIP 31217 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31217 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $91k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $803 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.9% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31201 – Macon
- 31211 – Macon
- 31213 – Macon
- 31207 – Macon
- 31204 – Macon
- 31031 – Gordon
- 31206 – Macon
- 31032 – Gray
- 31216 – Macon
- 31020 – Dry Branch
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | MACON | 7,492 | $21,642 |
| 31211 | MACON | 14,530 | $47,560 |
| 31213 | MACON | Not provided | Not provided |
| 31207 | MACON | 1,645 | Not provided |
| 31204 | MACON | 32,285 | $40,228 |