ZIP Code 31204: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 32,421 Household income: $38,784 Rent: $961

Overview

Total population

32,421

Rent

$961

Year built

1962

Household income

$38,784

Per capita income

$25,036

Poverty rate

31.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Bibb County

City

Macon

Total population

32,421

Adults over 25

21,578

Total households

12,718

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$38,784

Per capita income

$25,036

Poverty rate

31.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$961

Year built

1962

Households that rent

57.5%

Households that own

42.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

27.4%

Black

66.9%

Asian

1.2%

Two or more races

2.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

2.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

10,979 (92.8%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

849 (7.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

36.5%

High school graduate or GED

34.4%

Some college or associate degree

8.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

20.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 31204 with: Bibb County, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 31204

Total population32,421

Rent$961

Year built1962

Household income$38,784

Per capita income$25,036

Poverty rate31.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Bibb County, GA

Total population156,578

Rent$1,066

Year built1977

Household income$51,234

Per capita income$31,699

Poverty rate24.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP31204	CountyBibb, GA	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,421	156,578	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$961	$1,066	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	1962	1977	1992	1980
Household income	$38,784	$51,234	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$25,036	$31,699	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	31.7%	24.7%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 31204

Rent & Income

In 31204, the typical monthly rent is $961 and the typical household income is $38,784. Rent here is lower than Georgia, and household income is lower than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 31.7%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 57.5% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 55.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 31204 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 31204 — Poverty

How ZIP 31204 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$961	7 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$38,784	135 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	31.7%	135 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 31204

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 7th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. In Georgia as a whole, the range goes from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 31204 ranks 135th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 135th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Across Georgia, figures vary from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 31204 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $961 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 31204

Annual Household Income: $38,784

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 31204

Estimated Rate: 31.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 31204

In ZIP Code 31204, households that rent: 7,313 (57.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,313	57.5%
Owner-Occupied	5,405	42.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 31204

In ZIP Code 31204, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,080 (55.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,080	55.8%
Other renter households	3,233	44.2%
Total renter households	7,313	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 31204

Less than High School: 7,870 people (36.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,420 people (34.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,828 people (8.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,460 people (20.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,578

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.