What to know about ZIP 31208
ZIP code 31208 covers ZIP 31208 with a population of about 3,523.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.6 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the MACON media market.
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ZIP Code 31208 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,523
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,533
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$214,752
-38% vs US avg
Median rent
$794
-32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31208
Income and economy in ZIP 31208
Median household income in ZIP 31208 is about $53,533 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.9%; unemployment rate near 1.0%; 16.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Administrative support, and Healthcare; about 9.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31208
Median home value is about $214,752 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $794 (about 32% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 58.4% (about 7.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31208, a household would need roughly $59,000 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 $1,380. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($53,533). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.