ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31216

Part of Macon, GA

Pop. 16,328·Bibb County·202nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,373/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$559

Reported rents

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ZIP 31216 · $1,373

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31216 changed +4.3% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,452) is $1,811 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,710); a 4-bedroom is $1,890.

Rank in Macon

8th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Macon.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31206, 5 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,156/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31216. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,476/yr

At $1,373/mo median

Location

CityMacon

StateGA

CountyBibb County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31216 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,373/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,452/yr), ZIP 31216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,373/mo in ZIP 31216. The local median household income is $72,452/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31216?

Rent in ZIP 31216 has risen 4.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 31216 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31216 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #202 of 234 at $1,373/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31216 changed +4.3%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.