The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31220 sells for about $225,000, or $128 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,372 a month.
ZIP 31220 — Macon
The 31220 housing market is showing signs of stability with moderate price growth and a balanced supply-demand dynamic. While days on market have increased slightly, the area remains an attractive entry point for buyers compared to broader regional trends. Market activity is supported by steady local employment and consistent demand for residential housing.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a suburban lifestyle within reach of Macon's employment centers, offering a mix of housing options at accessible price points.
Median prices moved up 7.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 7.9% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 31220, 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 trends in the Macon area are generally monitored at the county level, with localized variations; residents are encouraged to review specific neighborhood-level reports for the most accurate safety assessment.
Schools serving the 31220 area are part of the Bibb County School District, which provides a range of public educational options with varying performance ratings across the district.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk varies by specific parcel location.
Economic momentum in the Macon region is driven by a mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing infrastructure improvements supporting local development.
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 in 31220 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors providing connectivity to the broader Macon employment core.
The area offers access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to shopping and dining districts within the greater Macon metropolitan area.
The rental market in Macon remains stable with moderate vacancy pressure, reflecting a balance between supply and demand for residential units.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and logistics, with major employers including the Medical Center of Central Georgia and local school systems.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with I-75 and I-16 serving as the main arteries for regional transit and commuting.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion and commercial revitalization projects within the Macon-Bibb area.
The Bibb County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments conducted periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Bibb County school and municipal tax districts, with potential for specific utility service area fees.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by national trends in hazard coverage and local risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 Park4.17.9 mi
- Pin Strikes Macon47.4 mi
- Macon Bacon4.713.3 mi
- Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center4.616.2 mi
- Macon Coliseum4.312.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.28.8 mi
- Umiya Mataji Mandir - Macon Ga4.99 mi
- Atrium Health Amphitheater4.49.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.17.9 mi
- AmStar Macon by Santikos4.44.1 mi
- Amerson River Park4.810 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.17.9 mi
- Museum of Arts and Sciences4.58.1 mi
- The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House4.910.7 mi
- Museum of Arts and Sciences4.58.1 mi
- The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House4.910.7 mi
- Tubman Museum4.712.6 mi
- Hay House4.812 mi
- Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery4.612.4 mi
- Amerson River Park4.810 mi
- Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area4.56.1 mi
- Tattnall Square Park4.611.5 mi
- Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site4.611.9 mi
- Claystone Park4.56.1 mi
- Central Georgia Marina, Inc.4.55.9 mi
- Brickyard Golf Club4.56.3 mi
- The Shoppes at River Crossing4.56.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Bass Plantation4.55.4 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tobesofkee Crossing4.46.7 mi
- Macon Mall3.79.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the area.
Large recreational area offering trails and river access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.