31217 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MACON, GA 31217

31217 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Macon, Georgia. Median household income here ($28,932) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $78,500) are fairly typical for the Macon metro area.

The average family income here is $42,814/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 31217 is $35,037.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 31217 earn an average of $29,206/year. Women earn only $19,081/year.

7,033 people in 31217 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 31217? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.1 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 8,662 men and 9,746 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,998 people (out of the 18,408 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,101 homes, and 302 businesses every day. 129 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

31217 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Fukuoka, Japan!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 347 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 18,408
  • White Population: 6,588
  • Black Population: 11,685
  • Hispanic Population: 235
  • Asian Population: 106
  • Hawaiian Population: 25
  • Indian Population: 121
  • Male Population: 8,662
  • Female Population: 9,746
  • Median Age: 37
  • Median Age of Males: 34
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: Georgia
  • CSA Name: Macon-Warner Robins-Fort Valley, GA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Macon GA
  • County: Bibb
  • City: Macon
  • Longitude: -83.5
  • Latitude: 32.8
  • Elevation: 348 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 478
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,953
  • Drive alone: 5,327
  • Carpool: 1,348
  • Public transit: 135
  • Ride bikes or walk: 129

  • Average commute time: 24.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 79
  •    5 - 9: 450
  •    10 - 14: 1,050
  •    15 - 19: 1,528
  •    20 - 24: 1,348
  •    25 - 29: 484
  •    30 - 34: 1,118
  •    35 - 39: 104
  •    40 - 44: 118
  •    45 - 59: 361
  •    60 - 89: 137
  •    90 plus: 176
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $78,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,941
  • Businesses: 197
  • Employees: 3,842
  • Annual Payroll: $176,282,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,814
  • Median Family Income: $28,932
  • Average Income for Men: $29,206
  • Average Income for Women: $19,081
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 021
  • State FIPS Code: 13

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Schools in 31217 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Bernd Elementary School
4160 Ocmulgee East Boulevard
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-6711
Burdell Elementary School
972 Fort Hill Street
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-6733
Wells Primary School
101 Mattie Wells Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Other Schools
Macon Youth Development Campus
4160 Riggins Mill Road
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3415

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 31217 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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