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ZIP 31217

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 17,732·Bibb County·220th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,256/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$709
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 31217 · $1,256
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/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
$15,072/yr
At $1,256/mo median
Location
CityMacon
StateGA
CountyBibb County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31217 (Macon, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,732
Median income
$44,809
Median age
37.2
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
28%
19.4%
22.8%
18.5%
Under 1828%
18–3419.4%
35–5422.8%
55–6411.4%
65+18.5%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
58.1%
White35.1%
Black58.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
16.8%
43.3%
31.6%
No HS diploma16.8%
HS diploma43.3%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+8.4%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31217 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,201 → $44,809
up 14.3%
Population
16,950 → 17,732
up 4.6%
Renter share
31.7% → 34.7%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
7.5% → 8.4%
+0.9 pts
Median age
39.8 → 37.2
-2.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 31217 in Macon, GA now reports about $44,809, up from $39,201 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,950 residents to roughly 17,732. Renters now make up 34.7% of households, compared with 31.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31217 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,256/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($44,809/yr), ZIP 31217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31217 (Macon, GA) is $1,256. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31217's median rent of $1,256/mo is $709 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31217 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #220 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,256/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31217?

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 $1,256/mo in ZIP 31217. The local median household income is $44,809/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31217?

Rent in ZIP 31217 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 31217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31217 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,256/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($44,809/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 31217 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31217 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31217 is pricier than Macon as a whole. At $1,256/mo, it's $12 above the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,256/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 31217's median household income ($44,809/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31217 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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