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ZIP 30097

Part of Duluth, GA
Pop. 46,876·Gwinnett County·71st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,952/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$13
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ZIP 30097 · $1,952
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$2,170/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
$23,424/yr
At $1,952/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateGA
CountyGwinnett County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30097 (Duluth, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,876
Median income
$124,890
Median age
43.7
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
22.4%
15.6%
31%
16.5%
14.4%
Under 1822.4%
18–3415.6%
35–5431%
55–6416.5%
65+14.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
35.6%
13.2%
41.5%
White35.6%
Black13.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian41.5%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
16.8%
66.3%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+66.3%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30097 in Duluth, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,470 → $1,952
up 32.8%
Income
$111,966 → $124,890
up 11.5%
Population
45,646 → 46,876
up 2.7%
Renter share
28.6% → 29.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
66.7% → 66.3%
-0.4 pts
Median age
43.1 → 43.7
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 30097 in Duluth, GA has increased 32.8% since 2021, going from about $1,470 per month to roughly $1,952 today. Median household income grew from $111,966 to $124,890 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.3 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 45,646 to 46,876 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30097 in Duluth, 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 30097 covers Duluth, GA. The median rent here is $1,952/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($124,890/yr), ZIP 30097 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30097?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30097 (Duluth, GA) is $1,952. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30097 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30097's median rent of $1,952/mo is $13 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30097 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30097 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #71 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $1,952/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30097?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,952/mo in ZIP 30097. The local median household income is $124,890/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30097?

Rent in ZIP 30097 has increased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30097 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30097 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,952/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($124,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30097 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30097 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 30097 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30097 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30097 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 30097 is pricier than Duluth as a whole. At $1,952/mo, it's $263 above the Duluth citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30097 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30097 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,952/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 30097's median household income ($124,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30097 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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