ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31220

Part of Macon, GA

Pop. 16,494·Bibb County·210th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,330/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$602

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 31220 · $1,330

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,059

1 BR

$1,129

2 BR

$1,276

3 BR

$1,531

4 BR+

$1,693

Research median

$1,276/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 31220 is 3.5% below its high of $1,378 in November 2024, at $1,330 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31220 changed +2.3% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,434) is $2,211 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,190).

Rank in Macon

7th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Macon.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31204, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,158/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31220. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,960/yr

At $1,330/mo median

Location

CityMacon

StateGA

CountyBibb County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31220 (Macon, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,494

Median income

$88,434

Median age

Renters

40.8%

Age distribution

22.6%

18.7%

27.3%

12.8%

18.5%

Under 1822.6%

18–3418.7%

35–5427.3%

55–6412.8%

65+18.5%

Gender

45.2%

54.8%

Male45.2%

Female54.8%

Race & ethnicity

48%

41.5%

White48%

Black41.5%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian4%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

28.2%

33.3%

32.2%

No HS diploma6.3%

HS diploma28.2%

Some college33.3%

Bachelor's+32.2%

Housing tenure

59.2%

40.8%

Owner59.2%

Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31220 in Macon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$75,524 → $88,434

up 17.1%

Population

15,393 → 16,494

up 7.2%

Renter share

31.8% → 40.8%

+9.0 pts

Bachelor's+

34.6% → 32.2%

-2.4 pts

Median age

42 → 41

-1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $75,524 to $88,434 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.1% shift. The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 15,393 residents to roughly 16,494. Renters now make up 40.8% of households, compared with 31.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.2% of adults here, versus 34.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31220 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,330/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,129/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,276/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($88,434/yr), ZIP 31220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,330/mo in ZIP 31220. The local median household income is $88,434/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31220?

Rent in ZIP 31220 has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.5% below its high of $1,378 in November 2024.

How does ZIP 31220 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31220 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #210 of 234 at $1,330/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31220 changed +2.3%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.