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ZIP 30127

Pop. 71,626·Cobb County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$131
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ZIP 30127 · $2,096
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,110/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
$25,152/yr
At $2,096/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCobb County
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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 (+0.6% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30127 (Powder Springs, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,626
Median income
$110,904
Median age
41.9
Renters
14.6%
Age distribution
22%
20.9%
27.4%
14.7%
14.9%
Under 1822%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6414.7%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
37.2%
44.9%
White37.2%
Black44.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian1.8%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
23.7%
29%
40.3%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
85.4%
14.6%
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30127 in Powder Springs, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,597 → $2,096
up 31.2%
Income
$88,981 → $110,904
up 24.6%
Population
73,312 → 71,626
down 2.3%
Renter share
19% → 14.6%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 40.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
40.2 → 41.9
+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30127 in Powder Springs, GA has increased from $1,597 to $2,096, a 31.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $110,904 today, compared with $88,981 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 73,312 residents to roughly 71,626. Renters now make up 14.6% of households, compared with 19% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30127 covers Powder Springs, GA. The median rent here is $2,096/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($110,904/yr), ZIP 30127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30127 (Powder Springs, GA) is $2,096. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30127's median rent of $2,096/mo is $131 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30127 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #42 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,096/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,096/mo in ZIP 30127. The local median household income is $110,904/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30127?

Rent in ZIP 30127 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,096/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($110,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.6% of ZIP 30127 households are renters, while 85.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30127 compare to the rest of Powder Springs?

ZIP 30127 is pricier than Powder Springs as a whole. At $2,096/mo, it's $1 above the Powder Springs citywide median of $2,095/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,096/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 30127's median household income ($110,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30127 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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