ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31211

Part of Macon, GA

Pop. 15,868·Bibb County·228th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,074/mo

Year-over-Year

-11.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

-$858

Reported rents

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ZIP 31211 · $1,074

More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,400

4 BR+

$1,550

Research median

$1,170/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

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31211 changed -11.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($49,202) is $1,230 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,170); a 3-bedroom is $1,400.

Rank in Macon

2nd cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Macon.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31211. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,888/yr

At $1,074/mo median

Location

CityMacon

StateGA

CountyBibb County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 11.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-11.7% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31211 (Macon, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,868

Median income

$49,202

Median age

40.1

Renters

43.2%

Age distribution

23.8%

21.2%

24%

13.1%

18%

Under 1823.8%

18–3421.2%

35–5424%

55–6413.1%

65+18%

Gender

44.8%

55.2%

Male44.8%

Female55.2%

Race & ethnicity

33.7%

61.5%

White33.7%

Black61.5%

Hispanic2.9%

Asian0.7%

Other1.1%

Education (25+)

12.1%

30.4%

31.2%

26.3%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma30.4%

Some college31.2%

Bachelor's+26.3%

Housing tenure

56.8%

43.2%

Owner56.8%

Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31211 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$39,803 → $49,202

up 23.6%

Population

15,008 → 15,868

up 5.7%

Renter share

44.3% → 43.2%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 26.3%

+6.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 31211 in Macon, GA now reports about $49,202, up from $39,803 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,008 to 15,868 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 26.3%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31211 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,074/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($49,202/yr), ZIP 31211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,074/mo in ZIP 31211. The local median household income is $49,202/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31211?

Rent in ZIP 31211 has fallen 11.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 31211 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31211 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #228 of 234 at $1,074/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31211 changed -11.7%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.