ZIP Code 31206 — Macon, GA
31206 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 31206 at a glance
| ZIP code | 31206 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Macon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Bibb FIPS 13021 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 24,310 |
| Coordinates | 32.793830, -83.683200 |
How ZIP+4 works in 31206
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 31206. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 31206 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Macon
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 31206.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 31207 | Macon, GA | 3.1 mi |
| 31204 | Macon, GA | 3.9 mi |
| 31201 | Macon, GA | 4 mi |
| 31213 | Macon, GA | 4.1 mi |
| 31216 | Macon, GA | 4.5 mi |
| 31210 | Macon, GA | 8.2 mi |
| 31211 | Macon, GA | 9 mi |
| 31052 | Lizella, GA | 9.6 mi |
| 31220 | Macon, GA | 9.9 mi |
| 31093 | Warner Robins, GA | 10.2 mi |
| 31217 | Macon, GA | 10.9 mi |
| 31008 | Byron, GA | 11.2 mi |
Questions about 31206
What is the ZIP+4 code for 31206?
31206 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 31206, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 31206?
31206 is assigned to Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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