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ZIP 30005

Pop. 41,836·Fulton County·58th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$62
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ZIP 30005 · $2,027
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,270
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$2,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,324/yr
At $2,027/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30005 (Alpharetta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,836
Median income
$176,957
Median age
40.4
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
25.9%
15.3%
34.9%
14.3%
Under 1825.9%
18–3415.3%
35–5434.9%
55–6414.3%
65+9.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
27%
White50.7%
Black10.8%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian27%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
75.5%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+75.5%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30005 in Alpharetta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,606 → $2,027
up 26.2%
Income
$152,326 → $176,957
up 16.2%
Population
40,309 → 41,836
up 3.8%
Renter share
28.1% → 31.2%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
75.2% → 75.5%
+0.3 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.4
+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30005 in Alpharetta, GA has climbed by $421 per month, settling near $2,027 after starting the period at $1,606. Median household income grew from $152,326 to $176,957 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,309 to 41,836 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 28.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30005 in Alpharetta, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30005 covers Alpharetta, GA. The median rent here is $2,027/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($176,957/yr), ZIP 30005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30005 (Alpharetta, GA) is $2,027. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30005's median rent of $2,027/mo is $62 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30005 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #58 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,027/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,027/mo in ZIP 30005. The local median household income is $176,957/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30005?

Rent in ZIP 30005 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,027/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($176,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 30005 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30005 compare to the rest of Alpharetta?

ZIP 30005 is more affordable than Alpharetta overall. At $2,027/mo, it's $89 below the Alpharetta citywide median of $2,116/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,027/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 30005's median household income ($176,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30005 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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