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ZIP 30034

Part of Decatur, GA
Pop. 41,847·Dekalb County·129th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,781/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$184
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ZIP 30034 · $1,781
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,590/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
$21,372/yr
At $1,781/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 (+4.5% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30034 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,847
Median income
$63,517
Median age
43.2
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
20.4%
18.4%
24.4%
16.3%
20.5%
Under 1820.4%
18–3418.4%
35–5424.4%
55–6416.3%
65+20.5%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White4.7%
Black89%
Hispanic2.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
29%
33%
30.4%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma29%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30034 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,290 → $1,781
up 38.1%
Income
$54,828 → $63,517
up 15.8%
Population
44,450 → 41,847
down 5.9%
Renter share
33.2% → 31.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 30.4%
-0.2 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.2
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30034 in Decatur, GA has increased by $491 per month, settling near $1,781 after starting the period at $1,290. Household income in the area moved from $54,828 to $63,517 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.3 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 44,450 to 41,847 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. About 31.7% of households rent today, against 33.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30034 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 30034 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,781/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($63,517/yr), ZIP 30034 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30034?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30034 (Decatur, GA) is $1,781. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30034 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30034's median rent of $1,781/mo is $184 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30034 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30034 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #129 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,781/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30034?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,781/mo in ZIP 30034. The local median household income is $63,517/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30034?

Rent in ZIP 30034 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30034 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30034 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,781/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($63,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30034 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30034 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 30034 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30034 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30034 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 30034 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,781/mo, it's $19 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,762/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30034 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30034 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,781/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 30034's median household income ($63,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30034 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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