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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 383.3% from the prior year, with 29 housing units permitted.

  • •625% more units than the average Macon County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $223K — 33% below the Macon County average of $330K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •62.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

29 ▲ 383.3%

2024

Total Valuei

$6.5M ▲ 215.5%

2024

Single-Familyi

37.9%

11 units

Multi-Familyi

62.1%

18 units

Mt. Zion vs. Avg. Macon Co. Town (2024)i

Mt. ZionAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi294+625%
Total Valuei$6.5M$1.3M+389%
Single-Familyi113+267%
Multi-Familyi181+1700%
Buildingsi173+467%
Value / Uniti$223K$330K-33%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Mt. Zion; dashed line is Macon County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Mt. Zion; dashed line is Macon County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey