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ZIP 30021

Pop. 27,781·Dekalb County·195th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,445/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-10.1%
vs US Median
-$520
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 30021 · $1,445
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,580/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
$17,340/yr
At $1,445/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -10.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30021 (Clarkston, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,781
Median income
$52,278
Median age
25.4
Renters
74.9%
Age distribution
40.5%
27%
20.2%
Under 1840.5%
18–3427%
35–5420.2%
55–648.2%
65+4.2%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
12.1%
62.6%
15.7%
White12.1%
Black62.6%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian15.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
22.3%
27.4%
25.9%
24.5%
No HS diploma22.3%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
25.1%
74.9%
Owner25.1%
Renter74.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30021 in Clarkston, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,481 → $52,278
up 23.1%
Population
25,987 → 27,781
up 6.9%
Renter share
80.3% → 74.9%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 24.5%
+0.9 pts

Median household income grew from $42,481 to $52,278 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 25,987 to 27,781 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. About 74.9% of households rent today, against 80.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30021 covers Clarkston, GA. The median rent here is $1,445/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($52,278/yr), ZIP 30021 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30021 (Clarkston, GA) is $1,445. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30021's median rent of $1,445/mo is $520 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30021 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30021 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #195 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,445/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,445/mo in ZIP 30021. The local median household income is $52,278/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30021?

Rent in ZIP 30021 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30021 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,445/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($52,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30021 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.9% of ZIP 30021 households are renters, while 25.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30021 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30021 compare to the rest of Clarkston?

ZIP 30021 is pricier than Clarkston as a whole. At $1,445/mo, it's $10 above the Clarkston citywide median of $1,435/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,445/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 30021's median household income ($52,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30021 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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