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ZIP 30078

Pop. 41,597·Gwinnett County·46th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,079/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$114
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ZIP 30078 · $2,079
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,970/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
$24,948/yr
At $2,079/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyGwinnett 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 (+2.2% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30078 (Snellville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,597
Median income
$98,257
Median age
38.4
Renters
17.4%
Age distribution
23.5%
22.6%
26.3%
14.3%
13.3%
Under 1823.5%
18–3422.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6414.3%
65+13.3%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
35.6%
36.6%
13.5%
12.6%
White35.6%
Black36.6%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian12.6%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.7%
27.3%
40.6%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+40.6%
Housing tenure
82.6%
17.4%
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30078 in Snellville, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,626 → $2,079
up 27.9%
Income
$81,438 → $98,257
up 20.7%
Population
41,311 → 41,597
up 0.7%
Renter share
19.4% → 17.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 40.6%
-0.4 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.4
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 30078 in Snellville, GA paid around $1,626 a month. That figure now sits near $2,079, up 27.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $81,438 to $98,257 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 19.4% to 17.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30078 in Snellville, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30078 covers Snellville, GA. The median rent here is $2,079/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($98,257/yr), ZIP 30078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30078 (Snellville, GA) is $2,079. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30078's median rent of $2,079/mo is $114 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30078 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30078 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #46 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,079/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,079/mo in ZIP 30078. The local median household income is $98,257/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30078?

Rent in ZIP 30078 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30078 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,079/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($98,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of ZIP 30078 households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30078 compare to the rest of Snellville?

ZIP 30078 is more affordable than Snellville overall. At $2,079/mo, it's $39 below the Snellville citywide median of $2,118/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $2,079/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30078's median household income ($98,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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