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ZIP 30106

Part of Austell, GA
Pop. 23,107·Cobb County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$92
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ZIP 30106 · $1,873
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,660/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCobb County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30106 (Austell, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,107
Median income
$68,881
Median age
38.6
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
24%
27.4%
12.3%
15.9%
Under 1820.4%
18–3424%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
43.4%
56.6%
Male43.4%
Female56.6%
Race & ethnicity
22.3%
52.5%
21.5%
White22.3%
Black52.5%
Hispanic21.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
14%
26.6%
30.4%
29.1%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30106 in Austell, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,407 → $1,873
up 33.1%
Income
$60,226 → $68,881
up 14.4%
Population
23,401 → 23,107
down 1.3%
Renter share
47.5% → 44.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 29.1%
+3.2 pts
Median age
36.1 → 38.6
+2.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 30106 in Austell, GA paid around $1,407 a month. That figure now sits near $1,873, up 33.1% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $60,226 to $68,881 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30106 in Austell, GA losing about 294 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.5% to 44.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.9% to 29.1% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30106 in Austell, 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 30106 covers Austell, GA. The median rent here is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($68,881/yr), ZIP 30106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30106 (Austell, GA) is $1,873. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30106's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30106 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30106 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #92 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,873/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in ZIP 30106. The local median household income is $68,881/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30106?

Rent in ZIP 30106 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30106 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($68,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30106 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 30106 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30106 compare to the rest of Austell?

ZIP 30106 is pricier than Austell as a whole. At $1,873/mo, it's $22 above the Austell citywide median of $1,851/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 30106's median household income ($68,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30106 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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