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ZIP 31220

Part of Macon, GA
Pop. 16,494·Bibb County·208th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,343/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$622
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 31220 · $1,343
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,069
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,288
3 BR
$1,546
4 BR+
$1,709
Research median
$1,288/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
$16,116/yr
At $1,343/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 (-1.1% 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
41
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31220 covers Macon, GA. The median rent here is $1,343/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,288/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 decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31220 (Macon, GA) is $1,343. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31220's median rent of $1,343/mo is $622 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31220 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #208 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,343/mo.

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 $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,343/mo in ZIP 31220. The local median household income is $88,434/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31220?

Rent in ZIP 31220 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,343/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($88,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 31220 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31220 compare to the rest of Macon?

ZIP 31220 is pricier than Macon as a whole. At $1,343/mo, it's $99 above the Macon citywide median of $1,244/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,343/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 31220's median household income ($88,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31220 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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