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U.S. ZIP Code · GA31216

Bibb County · Macon-Bibb County, GA

Typical home value

$247,326[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.9%
vs metro
+7.5%
vs state
-3.3%
ZIP 31216 location in GA
Location of ZIP 31216 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 31216 is worth $247,326 — 7.5% above the Macon-Bibb County, GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,364 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,364[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,252[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bibb County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
16,328[3]
Median household income
$72,452[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bibb County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-273[5]
Moved in
4,300
Moved out
4,573

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Rutland High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bibb County

    897 students

  • Rutland Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bibb County

    871 students

  • Heard Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bibb County

    571 students

  • Porter Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bibb County

    429 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$16,367

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,251
Loan principal$197,860
Down payment$49,465
Total interest paid$252,360

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$1,644
Monthly rent$1,364

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
56th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31216?
The typical home in 31216 is worth $247,326, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 31216?
Home values in 31216 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 31216?
A typical home in 31216 rents for about $1,364 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 31216?
The effective property tax rate in 31216 is 0.9% — roughly $2,252 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 31216?
ZIP code 31216 has a population of 16,328 and a median household income of $72,452.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Macon-Bibb County, GA

    Typical home
    $249,598
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Salem CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $243,309
    Gross yield
  • GA

    Typical home
    $233,658
    Gross yield
  • Knoxville CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $233,005
    Gross yield
  • Macon-Bibb County, GA

    Typical home
    $262,125
    Gross yield
  • GA

    Typical home
    $227,128
    Gross yield

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