ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30044

Pop. 101,475·Gwinnett County·118th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$155
Reported rents
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ZIP 30044 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,459
1 BR
$1,522
2 BR
$1,673
3 BR
$2,006
4 BR+
$2,395
Research median
$1,673/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30044 usually run 0.6% below trend in December and 0.6% above it in July, about $21 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30044 is 2.7% below its high of $1,827 in April 2023, at $1,777 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30044 changed +0.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30044 rose 39.7% while median household income rose 22.8% ($62,958 to $77,321). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30044 is 37.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,321) is $1,933 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,920); a 2-bedroom is $2,110.

Rank in Lawrenceville

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Lawrenceville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30093, 6 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,352/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30044. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyGwinnett County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30044 (Lawrenceville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
101,475
Median income
$77,321
Median age
32.7
Renters
38.1%
Age distribution
28.1%
25%
26.6%
Under 1828.1%
18–3425%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.3%
65+9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
24.3%
26.7%
34.5%
15.4%
White24.3%
Black26.7%
Hispanic34.5%
Asian15.4%
Education (25+)
17.8%
26.7%
26.2%
29.3%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
61.9%
38.1%
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30044 in Lawrenceville, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,521 → $1,777
up 16.8%
Income
$68,644 → $77,321
up 12.6%
Population
99,613 → 101,475
up 1.9%
Renter share
36.3% → 38.1%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 29.3%
-2.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30044 in Lawrenceville, GA has increased from $1,521 to $1,777, a 16.8% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,644 in 2021 to $77,321 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 99,613 residents to roughly 101,475. Renters now make up 38.1% of households, compared with 36.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.3% of adults here, versus 31.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30044 in Lawrenceville, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30044 covers Lawrenceville, GA. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,522/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,673/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($77,321/yr), ZIP 30044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 30044. The local median household income is $77,321/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30044?

Rent in ZIP 30044 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.7% below its high of $1,827 in April 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30044?

Asking rents in ZIP 30044 are usually lowest in December, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $21 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30044?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30044 rose 39.7% while median household income rose 22.8%, from $62,958 to $77,321. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30044 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30044 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #118 of 234 at $1,777/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30044 changed +0.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30044 compare to the rest of Lawrenceville?

At $1,777/mo, ZIP 30044 is $101 below the Lawrenceville citywide median of $1,878/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Lawrenceville.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30044's median household income ($77,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30044 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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