The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31204 sells for about $144,000, or $113 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $961 a month.
ZIP 31204 — Macon
The 31204 housing market is currently experiencing a period of cooling, with rising days on market and a significant inventory of homes for sale. While prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the high months of supply and lower sale-to-list ratios suggest a shift toward a buyer-friendly environment. Economic factors, including local employment trends and affordability constraints, continue to shape the market's trajectory.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers, investors seeking rental yield, and long-term residents looking for affordable entry-level housing in the Macon market.
Median prices moved up 7.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 10.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.2% · poverty 31.7% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 31204, Bibb County, GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Macon area remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime metrics consistently trending higher than the national average.
Public schools serving the 31204 area generally receive lower performance ratings, reflecting broader challenges within the local district's academic outcomes.
The area faces standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with specific flood-prone zones identified near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by healthcare, education, and logistics sectors, though development activity in this specific ZIP is currently focused on infill and revitalization.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors like I-75 and I-16 providing access to the Macon employment core.
The area features access to local parks and community centers, with proximity to the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and downtown Macon's dining and shopping districts.
The rental market in 31204 is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant increase in rental property listings and steady rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by major employers in the healthcare and education sectors, including Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University.
The area is served by the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, though most residents rely on private vehicle transportation via the regional highway network.
Development efforts are currently focused on urban renewal projects and infrastructure improvements within the consolidated Macon-Bibb County jurisdiction.
The Bibb County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual tax liabilities for residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government tax structure and the Bibb County School District levy.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by historical weather patterns and the area's risk profile for wind and storm-related damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 31204 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.13.4 mi
- Monkey Joe's4.219 mi
- Olympia Skate Center4.514.7 mi
- Pin Strikes Macon44.3 mi
- Macon Bacon4.74.1 mi
- Macon Coliseum4.33.5 mi
- Museum of Aviation4.918.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.23.4 mi
- Umiya Mataji Mandir - Macon Ga4.94.5 mi
- Atrium Health Amphitheater4.42.4 mi
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park4.84.6 mi
- AmStar Macon by Santikos4.45.2 mi
- Amerson River Park4.82 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.13.4 mi
- Museum of Arts and Sciences4.51.3 mi
- Museum of Aviation4.918.7 mi
- Museum of Arts and Sciences4.51.3 mi
- The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House4.91.4 mi
- Tubman Museum4.73.4 mi
- Hay House4.82.8 mi
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park4.84.6 mi
- Amerson River Park4.82 mi
- Carolyn Crayton Park4.33.9 mi
- Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area4.55.8 mi
- Tattnall Square Park4.62.3 mi
- Central Georgia Marina, Inc.4.55.7 mi
- Bowden Golf Course3.76.4 mi
- Brickyard Golf Club4.57.3 mi
- Oakview Golf Course3.57 mi
- The Shoppes at River Crossing4.55.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Bass Plantation4.56 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46 mi
- Smiley's Flea Market4.39.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tobesofkee Crossing4.43.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional landmark featuring ancient earthwork mounds and extensive trail systems.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.