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ZIP 30035

Part of Decatur, GA
Pop. 21,569·Dekalb County·104th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,823/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$142
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ZIP 30035 · $1,823
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,730/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
$21,876/yr
At $1,823/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.7% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30035 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,569
Median income
$66,799
Median age
36.8
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
25%
21.2%
29.3%
13.4%
Under 1825%
18–3421.2%
35–5429.3%
55–6411.1%
65+13.4%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White4.7%
Black86.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
29.7%
32.2%
26.8%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30035 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,505 → $1,823
up 21.1%
Income
$46,169 → $66,799
up 44.7%
Population
22,793 → 21,569
down 5.4%
Renter share
49.2% → 43.2%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 26.8%
+5.0 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.8
+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30035 in Decatur, GA stood at $1,505 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,823, reflecting a 21.1% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $66,799 today, compared with $46,169 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 22,793 residents to roughly 21,569. Renters now make up 43.2% of households, compared with 49.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.8% of adults here, versus 21.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30035 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($66,799/yr), ZIP 30035 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30035?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30035 (Decatur, GA) is $1,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30035 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30035's median rent of $1,823/mo is $142 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30035 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30035 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #104 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,823/mo in ZIP 30035. The local median household income is $66,799/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30035?

Rent in ZIP 30035 has decreased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30035 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30035 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,823/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($66,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30035 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30035 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 30035 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30035 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30035 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 30035 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,823/mo, it's $61 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,762/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30035 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30035 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,823/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 30035's median household income ($66,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30035 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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