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ZIP 31206

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 24,310·Bibb County·224th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,208/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$757
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ZIP 31206 · $1,208
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,210/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
$14,496/yr
At $1,208/mo median
Location
CityMacon
StateGA
CountyBibb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.1% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31206 (Macon, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,310
Median income
$30,042
Median age
33.6
Renters
56.5%
Age distribution
30.1%
21.9%
22.4%
14.7%
Under 1830.1%
18–3421.9%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.9%
65+14.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
12.2%
78.6%
White12.2%
Black78.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
20.7%
42.4%
28.6%
No HS diploma20.7%
HS diploma42.4%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+8.2%
Housing tenure
43.5%
56.5%
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31206 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,250 → $30,042
up 10.2%
Population
27,238 → 24,310
down 10.7%
Renter share
59.7% → 56.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
6.5% → 8.2%
+1.7 pts
Median age
30.8 → 33.6
+2.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $27,250 to $30,042 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.2% shift. The population has contracted by 10.7% since 2021, moving from about 27,238 residents to roughly 24,310. Renters now make up 56.5% of households, compared with 59.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31206 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,208/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($30,042/yr), ZIP 31206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31206 (Macon, GA) is $1,208. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31206's median rent of $1,208/mo is $757 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31206 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #224 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,208/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31206?

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 $1,208/mo in ZIP 31206. The local median household income is $30,042/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31206?

Rent in ZIP 31206 has increased 17.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31206 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,208/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($30,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31206 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 31206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.5% of ZIP 31206 households are renters, while 43.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31206 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31206 is more affordable than Macon overall. At $1,208/mo, it's $36 below the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,208/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 31206's median household income ($30,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31206 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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