ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31204

Part of Macon, GA

Pop. 32,421·Bibb County·226th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,158/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$774

Reported rents

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ZIP 31204 · $1,158

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,590

Research median

$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 31204 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31204 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($38,784) is $970 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,000).

Rank in Macon

4th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Macon.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31204. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,896/yr

At $1,158/mo median

Location

CityMacon

StateGA

CountyBibb County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31204 (Macon, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,421

Median income

$38,784

Median age

34.1

Renters

57.5%

Age distribution

25.3%

25.9%

21.8%

15.3%

Under 1825.3%

18–3425.9%

35–5421.8%

55–6411.8%

65+15.3%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

27.4%

66.9%

White27.4%

Black66.9%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian1.2%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

17.5%

34.4%

27.4%

20.7%

No HS diploma17.5%

HS diploma34.4%

Some college27.4%

Bachelor's+20.7%

Housing tenure

42.5%

57.5%

Owner42.5%

Renter57.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31204 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$37,318 → $38,784

up 3.9%

Population

30,715 → 32,421

up 5.6%

Renter share

51.9% → 57.5%

+5.6 pts

Bachelor's+

23% → 20.7%

-2.3 pts

Median age

35.2 → 34.1

-1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,318 to $38,784 across the same window, up 3.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,715 to 32,421 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. About 57.5% of households rent today, against 51.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 23% to 20.7%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31204 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,158/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($38,784/yr), ZIP 31204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,158/mo in ZIP 31204. The local median household income is $38,784/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31204?

Rent in ZIP 31204 has risen 6.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 31204 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31204 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #226 of 234 at $1,158/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31204 changed +6.6%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.