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ZIP 30144

Part of Kennesaw, GA
Pop. 59,661·Cobb County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,690/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$275
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ZIP 30144 · $1,690
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,383
1 BR
$1,454
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,906
4 BR+
$2,278
Research median
$1,590/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
$20,280/yr
At $1,690/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCobb County
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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 (-3.4% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw, GA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,661
Median income
$88,560
Median age
32.6
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
20.8%
32.6%
24.9%
Under 1820.8%
18–3432.6%
35–5424.9%
55–6410.4%
65+11.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
53.1%
21%
13.8%
White53.1%
Black21%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian7%
Other5%
Education (25+)
21.2%
29%
44%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30144 in Kennesaw, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,451 → $1,690
up 16.5%
Income
$79,839 → $88,560
up 10.9%
Population
58,952 → 59,661
up 1.2%
Renter share
38.9% → 40.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.5% → 44%
-2.5 pts
Median age
31.4 → 32.6
+1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30144 in Kennesaw, GA has climbed from $1,451 to $1,690, a 16.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,839 in 2021 to $88,560 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 58,952 residents to roughly 59,661. College-educated residents now make up 44% of adults here, versus 46.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30144 in Kennesaw, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30144 covers Kennesaw, GA. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,454/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($88,560/yr), ZIP 30144 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 30144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw, GA) is $1,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30144's median rent of $1,690/mo is $275 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30144 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30144 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #142 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 30144. The local median household income is $88,560/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30144?

Rent in ZIP 30144 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30144 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,690/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($88,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30144 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of ZIP 30144 households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30144 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30144 compare to the rest of Kennesaw?

ZIP 30144 is more affordable than Kennesaw overall. At $1,690/mo, it's $84 below the Kennesaw citywide median of $1,774/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,690/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 30144's median household income ($88,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30144 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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