What to know about ZIP 31205
ZIP code 31205 covers ZIP 31205 with a population of about 5,566.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.4 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 31205 covers ZIP 31205 with a population of about 5,566.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MACON media market.
Median household income in ZIP 31205 is about $41,349 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 36.3%; unemployment rate near 11.8%; 4.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Education; about 1.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.7 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 $56,400 — about 84% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $704 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.3% (about 24.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31205, a household would need roughly $16,000 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 $362. That sits below the local median household income ($41,349), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.