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ZIP 31204

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 32,421·Bibb County·225th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$775
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ZIP 31204 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
CityMacon
StateGA
CountyBibb County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, -2.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31204 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($38,784/yr), ZIP 31204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31204 (Macon, GA) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31204's median rent of $1,190/mo is $775 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31204 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #225 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

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 $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,190/mo in ZIP 31204. The local median household income is $38,784/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31204?

Rent in ZIP 31204 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31204 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($38,784/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31204 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.5% of ZIP 31204 households are renters, while 42.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31204 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31204 is more affordable than Macon overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $54 below the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 31204's median household income ($38,784/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31204 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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