ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30008

Part of Marietta, GA
Pop. 35,547·Cobb County·121st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,771/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$161
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 30008 · $1,771
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,660/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30008 usually run 1% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in June, about $30 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30008 is 0.4% below its high of $1,779 in July 2026, at $1,771 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30008 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30008 rose 56.4% while median household income rose 44.3% ($51,878 to $74,877). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30008 is 59.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,877) is $1,872 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $1,990.

Rank in Marietta

3rd cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Marietta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30067, 8 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,506/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30008. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$21,252/yr
At $1,771/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCobb County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30008 (Marietta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,547
Median income
$74,877
Median age
34.1
Renters
41%
Age distribution
26%
25.7%
27.8%
Under 1826%
18–3425.7%
35–5427.8%
55–6411%
65+9.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
21.6%
39.4%
35.1%
White21.6%
Black39.4%
Hispanic35.1%
Asian2.4%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
21.3%
22.5%
27.3%
28.9%
No HS diploma21.3%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30008 in Marietta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,287 → $1,771
up 37.6%
Income
$60,739 → $74,877
up 23.3%
Population
35,023 → 35,547
up 1.5%
Renter share
39.8% → 41%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 28.9%
+3.3 pts
Median age
34.7 → 34.1
-0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30008 in Marietta, GA has climbed from $1,287 to $1,771, a 37.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $74,877 today, compared with $60,739 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 35,023 residents to roughly 35,547. College-educated residents now make up 28.9% of adults here, versus 25.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30008 covers Marietta, GA. The median rent here is $1,771/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($74,877/yr), ZIP 30008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,771/mo in ZIP 30008. The local median household income is $74,877/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30008?

Rent in ZIP 30008 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,779 in July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30008?

Asking rents in ZIP 30008 are usually lowest in December, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $30 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30008?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30008 rose 56.4% while median household income rose 44.3%, from $51,878 to $74,877. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30008 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30008 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #121 of 234 at $1,771/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30008 changed +2.2%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30008 compare to the rest of Marietta?

At $1,771/mo, ZIP 30008 is $84 above the Marietta citywide median of $1,687/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Marietta.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,771/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30008's median household income ($74,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30008 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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