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ZIP 30120

Pop. 44,896·Bartow County·146th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,676/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$289
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ZIP 30120 · $1,676
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,370/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
$20,112/yr
At $1,676/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyBartow County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30120 (Cartersville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,896
Median income
$86,581
Median age
36.7
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
26.1%
20.9%
27.4%
13.5%
12.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.5%
65+12.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
13.6%
12.6%
White71.3%
Black13.6%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian1.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
33.2%
29.2%
27%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30120 in Cartersville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,743 → $86,581
up 25.9%
Population
41,212 → 44,896
up 8.9%
Renter share
29.8% → 27.2%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 27%
+6.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,743 in 2021 to $86,581 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 41,212 to 44,896 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% change. About 27.2% of households rent today, against 29.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21% to 27%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30120 covers Cartersville, GA. The median rent here is $1,676/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,581/yr), ZIP 30120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30120 (Cartersville, GA) is $1,676. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30120's median rent of $1,676/mo is $289 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30120 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30120 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #146 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,676/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,676/mo in ZIP 30120. The local median household income is $86,581/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30120?

Rent in ZIP 30120 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30120 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,676/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30120 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 30120 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30120 compare to the rest of Cartersville?

ZIP 30120 is pricier than Cartersville as a whole. At $1,676/mo, it's $11 above the Cartersville citywide median of $1,665/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,676/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 30120's median household income ($86,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30120 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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