ZIP Code 31217 - Macon Georgia

31217 Overview

ZIP Code 31217 is located in Macon Georgia. 31217 is primarily within Bibb County, with some portions in Twiggs County and Jones County. Regionally, 31217 is located in the Macon Area.

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ZIP Code 31217 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMacon
Primary CountyBibb County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)16,937
Area Code(s)478
Current Time
11:45:36 PM
EST

31217 Demographics

31217 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31217 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31217 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31217 is 3.5%.

Population16,937
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density125 People per Square Mile
Total Households6,714
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$39,201
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$342,200
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)3.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 52.70%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 69.01%

31217 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,50445.68%
Black8,65752.7%
Hispanic1210.74%
Asian1050.64%
Native American410.25%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

31217 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White37325.67%
Black1,04271.71%
Hispanic342.34%
Asian30.21%
Native American10.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

31217 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7517.72%
Bachelor Degree5555.7%
High School Diploma4,16542.81%
No High School Diploma5475.62%
GED or Alternate9259.51%
1 or More Years of College1,92819.82%
Associates Degree6086.25%
Masters Degree1611.65%
Professional Degree890.91%
Doctorate Degree00%

31217 Geography

Coordinates32.82165527,-83.51176453
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionMacon Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaMacon-Bibb County, GA
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area135 Square Miles

31217 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion65c - Sand Hills

31217 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)33364249586569686351423651
Avg Max Temp (°F)56616976838992908677685975
Avg Precip (In.)5.014.544.983.283.123.614.453.933.392.593.313.9346.12

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