What to know about ZIP 31221
ZIP code 31221 covers ZIP 31221 with a population of about 2,375.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.1 (near the U.S. median).
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 31221 covers ZIP 31221 with a population of about 2,375.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the MACON media market.
Median household income in ZIP 31221 is about $59,955 — about 20% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 1.6%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 34.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Construction, and Retail trade; about 7.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.6 points below 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 $413,900 — about 19% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,360 (about 17% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 35.1% (about 30.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31221, a household would need roughly $114,000 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 $2,659. That is about 90% above the local median household income ($59,955), 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.