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Zcta 31217, GA — ZIP 31217

Population: 17,732 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31217 (Zcta 31217, GA) is $98,001 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $77,650 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,215/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,001

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$98,001
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$109,145
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$77,650
Median list price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$58
1-year sale-price change
-37.4%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
89.0%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,215/mo
1-year rent change
+7.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Department of Juvenile Justice, Bibb County, Jones County
Schools include
Macon Youth Development Campus, Macon Regional Youth Detention Center, Bernd Elementary School, Burdell Elementary School, Mattie Wells Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macon Naval Ordnance Plant (9.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
211
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,318

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Macon Downtown Airport (MAC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERS, LLC, DBA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+97 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$734
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
70,466
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
154

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 31217State medianUS median
Median home value$98,001$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$77,650$305,450$325,000
Median days on market38 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,215/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$734$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 31217?
$98,001.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31217?
$77,650.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31217?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31217?
Typical rent: $1,215/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31217?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 31217 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31217?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31217?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31217?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31217?
5 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31217 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31217?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31217?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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