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ZIP 30121

Pop. 25,989·Bartow County·158th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,633/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$332
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ZIP 30121 · $1,633
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,410/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
$19,596/yr
At $1,633/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyBartow County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30121 (Cartersville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,989
Median income
$78,366
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
27.5%
24.6%
12.9%
15.3%
Under 1819.7%
18–3427.5%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.9%
65+15.3%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
78%
White78%
Black10.3%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
36.5%
30%
24.5%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma36.5%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30121 in Cartersville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,839 → $78,366
up 22.8%
Population
25,199 → 25,989
up 3.1%
Renter share
38.8% → 35.9%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 24.5%
+5.4 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.3
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,366 today, compared with $63,839 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 30121 in Cartersville, GA adding about 790 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.8% to 35.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.1% to 24.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30121 covers Cartersville, GA. The median rent here is $1,633/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($78,366/yr), ZIP 30121 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30121 (Cartersville, GA) is $1,633. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30121's median rent of $1,633/mo is $332 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30121 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30121 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #158 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,633/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,633/mo in ZIP 30121. The local median household income is $78,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30121?

Rent in ZIP 30121 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30121 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,633/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($78,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30121 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of ZIP 30121 households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30121 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30121 compare to the rest of Cartersville?

ZIP 30121 is more affordable than Cartersville overall. At $1,633/mo, it's $32 below the Cartersville citywide median of $1,665/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,633/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30121's median household income ($78,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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