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ZIP 30030

Part of Decatur, GA
Pop. 31,756·Dekalb County·117th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 30030 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,483
1 BR
$1,556
2 BR
$1,702
3 BR
$2,038
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,702/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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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 (+1.6% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30030 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,756
Median income
$126,830
Median age
40.1
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
25.4%
17.3%
30.1%
15.2%
Under 1825.4%
18–3417.3%
35–5430.1%
55–6412%
65+15.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
15%
White65.9%
Black15%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian4.8%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
13.6%
75.6%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma6.9%
Some college13.6%
Bachelor's+75.6%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30030 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,507 → $1,809
up 20.0%
Income
$112,145 → $126,830
up 13.1%
Population
31,856 → 31,756
down 0.3%
Renter share
38.1% → 38.9%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
72.9% → 75.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.1
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 30030 in Decatur, GA paid around $1,507 a month. That figure now sits near $1,809, up 20.0% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $112,145 to $126,830 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 72.9% to 75.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30030 in Decatur, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30030 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,556/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,702/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($126,830/yr), ZIP 30030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30030 (Decatur, GA) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30030's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30030 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30030 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #117 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 30030. The local median household income is $126,830/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30030?

Rent in ZIP 30030 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30030 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($126,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 30030 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30030 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30030 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 30030 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,809/mo, it's $47 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,762/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 30030's median household income ($126,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30030 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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