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Macon County, GA
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Macon County, Georgia.
Population
11,864
Land area
401sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Macon County
Macon County at a glance
- Macon County is 84% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,031 a year, 47% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (68% below Georgia) and median rent is $655 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Montezuma (2,966), Marshallville (1,046) and Oglethorpe (869).
Local data for Macon County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macon County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,031
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$97,300
Prices +20.2% in a year
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (424), Mexican Americans (380), Irish Americans (363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,225
2,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.06M
FY 2026, $6,213 per person
PPP loans
$17.91M
570 loans, 2,319 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.06K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Macon County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macon County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
188
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macon County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.2%
U.S. 11.1% +9.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Macon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Macon County, GA?
- Montezuma is the largest city or town in Macon County, with about 2,966 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
- Macon County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31041, 31057, 31063, 31068, 31711.
- What is the population of Macon County, GA?
- About 11,864 people live in Macon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Macon County?
- Macon County borders Houston County, Sumter County, Peach County, Crawford County, Dooly County, Taylor County, Schley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023