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Bibb County, GA
1 city or town and 10 ZIP codes in Bibb County, Georgia.
Population
156,578
Land area
249sq mi
People per sq mi
628
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Bibb County
Bibb County at a glance
- Bibb County is about 3.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $51,234 a year, 34% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 (42% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Local data for Bibb County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes11
- Schools54
- Colleges4
- Libraries5
- Banks36
- Post Offices9
- Parks64
- Grocery Stores60
- Restaurants582
- Affordable Housing41
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers9
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools13
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places56
Housing and community stats
Bibb County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,234
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$174,500
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,832), German Americans (4,644), Mexican Americans (3,194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,532
79,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,404 per person
PPP loans
$431M
9,890 loans, 48,342 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$793K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bibb County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bibb County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
373
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
214
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone56 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bibb County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bibb County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bibb County, GA?
- Macon-Bibb County is the largest city or town in Bibb County, with about 156,578 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bibb County?
- Bibb County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31052, 31201, 31204, 31206, 31207.
- What is the population of Bibb County, GA?
- About 156,578 people live in Bibb County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bibb County?
- Bibb County borders Houston County, Monroe County, Jones County, Crawford County, Twiggs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023