What to know about ZIP 31202
ZIP code 31202 covers ZIP 31202 with a population of about 1,760.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MACON media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 31202 covers ZIP 31202 with a population of about 1,760.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MACON media market.
Median household income in ZIP 31202 is about $25,438 — about 66% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 36.1%; unemployment rate near 1.0%; 46.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Professional services; about 15.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $302,900 — about 13% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $819 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 16.7% (about 48.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31202, a household would need roughly $83,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,946. That is about 226% above the local median household income ($25,438), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.