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U.S. ZIP Code · GA31217

Jones County · Macon-Bibb County, GA

Typical home value

$98,126[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-65.5%
vs metro
-57.3%
vs state
-61.6%
ZIP 31217 location in GA
Location of ZIP 31217 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 31217 is worth $98,126 — 57.3% below the Macon-Bibb County, GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,168 a month — a 14.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,168[2]
Gross yield
14.3%[2]
Cap rate
8.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$426[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
17,732[3]
Median household income
$44,809[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+180[5]
Moved in
872
Moved out
692

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
2
  • Mattie Wells Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jones County

    583 students

  • Burdell Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bibb County

    431 students

  • Bernd Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bibb County

    408 students

  • Macon Youth Development Campus

    High · Grades 5–12 · Department of Juvenile Justice

    19 students

  • Macon Regional Youth Detention Center

    High · Grades 5–12 · Department of Juvenile Justice

    16 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 yield14.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)8.6%
Annual rent$14,010

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$496
Loan principal$78,501
Down payment$19,625
Total interest paid$100,124

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 ratio0.53
Monthly cost to own$613
Monthly rent$1,168

Owning 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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31217?
The typical home in 31217 is worth $98,126, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 31217?
Home values in 31217 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 31217?
A typical home in 31217 rents for about $1,168 a month, a gross rental yield of 14.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 31217?
The effective property tax rate in 31217 is 0.4% — roughly $426 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 31217?
ZIP code 31217 has a population of 17,732 and a median household income of $44,809.

#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
    $95,635
    Gross yield
  • Jeffersonville, GA

    Typical home
    $93,627
    Gross yield
  • Macon-Bibb County, GA

    Typical home
    $106,742
    Gross yield
    12.1%
  • Macon-Bibb County, GA

    Typical home
    $77,907
    Gross yield
    17.7%
  • Macon-Bibb County, GA

    Typical home
    $121,151
    Gross yield
    11.8%
  • Roberta, GA

    Typical home
    $129,776
    Gross yield

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