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ZIP 31216

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 16,328·Bibb County·191st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,477/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$488
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ZIP 31216 · $1,477
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/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
$17,724/yr
At $1,477/mo median
Location
CityMacon
StateGA
CountyBibb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.8% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31216 (Macon, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,328
Median income
$72,452
Median age
42.8
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
16.1%
26.9%
14.9%
19.6%
Under 1822.5%
18–3416.1%
35–5426.9%
55–6414.9%
65+19.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
36%
White54.7%
Black36%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian1.8%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
29.9%
37.7%
21.8%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31216 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,688 → $72,452
up 15.6%
Population
17,533 → 16,328
down 6.9%
Renter share
17% → 13.9%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 21.8%
+1.9 pts
Median age
42.3 → 42.8
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 31216 in Macon, GA now reports about $72,452, up from $62,688 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 31216 in Macon, GA losing about 1,205 residents over the five-year window, down 6.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 17% to 13.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31216 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,477/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,452/yr), ZIP 31216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31216 (Macon, GA) is $1,477. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31216's median rent of $1,477/mo is $488 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31216 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31216 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #191 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,477/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,477/mo in ZIP 31216. The local median household income is $72,452/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31216?

Rent in ZIP 31216 has increased 14.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31216 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,477/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,452/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31216 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.9% of ZIP 31216 households are renters, while 86.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31216 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31216 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31216 is pricier than Macon as a whole. At $1,477/mo, it's $233 above the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,477/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 31216's median household income ($72,452/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31216 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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