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ZIP 30088

Pop. 29,240·Dekalb County·155th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,640/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
+9.8%
vs US Median
-$325
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ZIP 30088 · $1,640
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,670/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
$19,680/yr
At $1,640/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, +9.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30088 (Stone Mountain, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,240
Median income
$70,325
Median age
36.9
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
21.2%
24.9%
24.7%
13.5%
15.7%
Under 1821.2%
18–3424.9%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.5%
65+15.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
White7.2%
Black79.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian0.9%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
25.3%
37.3%
30.2%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30088 in Stone Mountain, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,305 → $1,640
up 25.7%
Income
$53,508 → $70,325
up 31.4%
Population
30,762 → 29,240
down 4.9%
Renter share
44.3% → 39.2%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 30.2%
+3.2 pts
Median age
38.2 → 36.9
-1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30088 in Stone Mountain, GA stood at $1,305 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,640, reflecting a 25.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,508 in 2021 to $70,325 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 30,762 residents to roughly 29,240. Renters now make up 39.2% of households, compared with 44.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.2% of adults here, versus 27% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30088 in Stone Mountain, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30088 covers Stone Mountain, GA. The median rent here is $1,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,325/yr), ZIP 30088 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30088?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30088 (Stone Mountain, GA) is $1,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30088 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30088's median rent of $1,640/mo is $325 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30088 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30088 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #155 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30088?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,640/mo in ZIP 30088. The local median household income is $70,325/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30088?

Rent in ZIP 30088 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30088 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30088 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,640/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30088 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30088 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 30088 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30088 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30088 compare to the rest of Stone Mountain?

ZIP 30088 is more affordable than Stone Mountain overall. At $1,640/mo, it's $23 below the Stone Mountain citywide median of $1,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30088 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30088 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,640/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30088's median household income ($70,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30088 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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