ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30134

Part of Douglasville, GA

Pop. 47,580·Douglas County·86th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,870/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$62

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30134 · $1,870

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,290

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$2,120

Research median

$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 30134 usually run 0.4% below trend in March and 0.5% above it in August, about $17 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30134 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30134 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30134 rose 49.2% while median household income rose 39.1% ($55,040 to $76,574). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30134 is 49.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,574) is $1,914 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,770); a 4-bedroom is $2,120.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30122, 8 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,584/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30134. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,440/yr

At $1,870/mo median

Location

CityDouglasville

StateGA

CountyDouglas County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30134 (Douglasville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,580

Median income

$76,574

Median age

36.5

Renters

34.4%

Age distribution

26.4%

21.6%

28.7%

12.2%

Under 1826.4%

18–3421.6%

35–5428.7%

55–6412.2%

65+11.1%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

37.5%

46%

White37.5%

Black46%

Hispanic10.7%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

35.6%

29.3%

26.3%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma35.6%

Some college29.3%

Bachelor's+26.3%

Housing tenure

65.6%

34.4%

Owner65.6%

Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30134 in Douglasville, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,443 → $1,870

up 29.6%

Income

$59,126 → $76,574

up 29.5%

Population

44,552 → 47,580

up 6.8%

Renter share

35.4% → 34.4%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

24.5% → 26.3%

+1.8 pts

Median age

34.9 → 36.5

+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 30134 in Douglasville, GA paid around $1,443 a month. That figure now sits near $1,870, up 29.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,126 in 2021 to $76,574 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 30134 in Douglasville, GA adding about 3,028 residents over the five-year window, up 6.8% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30134 in Douglasville, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30134 covers Douglasville, GA. The median rent here is $1,870/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($76,574/yr), ZIP 30134 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,870/mo in ZIP 30134. The local median household income is $76,574/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30134?

Rent in ZIP 30134 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30134?

Asking rents in ZIP 30134 are usually lowest in March, about 0.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $17 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30134?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30134 rose 49.2% while median household income rose 39.1%, from $55,040 to $76,574. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30134 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30134 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #86 of 234 at $1,870/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30134 changed +1.7%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.