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ZIP 30087

Pop. 38,977·Dekalb County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,047/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$82
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ZIP 30087 · $2,047
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$2,020/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,564/yr
At $2,047/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30087 (Stone Mountain, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,977
Median income
$96,491
Median age
44.2
Renters
15%
Age distribution
19.2%
19.7%
24.9%
16.5%
19.6%
Under 1819.2%
18–3419.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6416.5%
65+19.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
21.5%
62%
White21.5%
Black62%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
20.1%
30.1%
42.8%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
85%
15%
Owner85%
Renter15%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30087 in Stone Mountain, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,578 → $2,047
up 29.7%
Income
$86,143 → $96,491
up 12.0%
Population
37,933 → 38,977
up 2.8%
Renter share
16.6% → 15%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 42.8%
-4.3 pts
Median age
44.8 → 44.2
-0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30087 in Stone Mountain, GA has increased by $469 per month, settling near $2,047 after starting the period at $1,578. Median household income grew from $86,143 to $96,491 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.7 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 37,933 to 38,977 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 15% of households rent today, against 16.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 47.1% to 42.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30087 in Stone Mountain, 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 30087 covers Stone Mountain, GA. The median rent here is $2,047/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($96,491/yr), ZIP 30087 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30087?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30087 (Stone Mountain, GA) is $2,047. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30087 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30087's median rent of $2,047/mo is $82 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30087 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30087 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #52 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,047/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30087?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,047/mo in ZIP 30087. The local median household income is $96,491/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30087?

Rent in ZIP 30087 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30087 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30087 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,047/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($96,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30087 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30087 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15% of ZIP 30087 households are renters, while 85% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30087 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30087 compare to the rest of Stone Mountain?

ZIP 30087 is pricier than Stone Mountain as a whole. At $2,047/mo, it's $384 above the Stone Mountain citywide median of $1,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30087 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30087 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,047/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30087's median household income ($96,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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