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ZIP 30033

Part of Decatur, GA
Pop. 31,310·Dekalb County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,868/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$97
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ZIP 30033 · $1,868
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,930/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
$22,416/yr
At $1,868/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 (+1.9% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30033 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,310
Median income
$111,616
Median age
38.3
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
25.4%
27.1%
17.2%
Under 1818.8%
18–3425.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.5%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
60.7%
16.3%
12.8%
White60.7%
Black16.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian12.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
16.1%
71.1%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college16.1%
Bachelor's+71.1%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30033 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,500 → $1,868
up 24.5%
Income
$94,124 → $111,616
up 18.6%
Population
31,144 → 31,310
up 0.5%
Renter share
33.6% → 37.4%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
71.4% → 71.1%
-0.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 30033 in Decatur, GA has climbed 24.5% since 2021, going from about $1,500 per month to roughly $1,868 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,124 in 2021 to $111,616 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 37.4% of households rent today, against 33.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30033 in Decatur, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30033 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,868/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($111,616/yr), ZIP 30033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30033 (Decatur, GA) is $1,868. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30033's median rent of $1,868/mo is $97 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30033 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30033 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #93 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,868/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,868/mo in ZIP 30033. The local median household income is $111,616/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30033?

Rent in ZIP 30033 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30033 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,868/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($111,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30033 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 30033 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30033 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 30033 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,868/mo, it's $106 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,762/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,868/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 30033's median household income ($111,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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