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ZIP 31211

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 15,868·Bibb County·218th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,260/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+8.6%
vs US Median
-$705
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ZIP 31211 · $1,260
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,120/yr
At $1,260/mo median
Location
CityMacon
StateGA
CountyBibb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +8.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31211 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,260/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($49,202/yr), ZIP 31211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31211 (Macon, GA) is $1,260. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31211's median rent of $1,260/mo is $705 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31211 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31211 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #218 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,260/mo.

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 $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,260/mo in ZIP 31211. The local median household income is $49,202/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31211?

Rent in ZIP 31211 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31211 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,260/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($49,202/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31211 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 31211 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31211 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31211 is pricier than Macon as a whole. At $1,260/mo, it's $16 above the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,260/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 31211's median household income ($49,202/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31211 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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