ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30144

Part of Kennesaw, GA

Pop. 59,661·Cobb County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,766/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$166

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30144 · $1,766

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,445

1 BR

$1,520

2 BR

$1,662

3 BR

$1,991

4 BR+

$2,381

Research median

$1,662/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30144 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 1.9% above it in August, about $55 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30144 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30144 changed +0.7% 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 30144 rose 38.2% while median household income rose 25.5% ($70,574 to $88,560). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30144 is 37.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,560) is $2,214 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,030); a 2-bedroom is $2,220.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30144. 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

$21,192/yr

At $1,766/mo median

Location

CityKennesaw

StateGA

CountyCobb 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 (+0.7% YoY, +0.2% 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

$1,494 → $1,766

up 18.2%

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 $1,494 to $1,766, a 18.2% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30144 covers Kennesaw, GA. The median rent here is $1,766/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,662/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,560/yr), ZIP 30144 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in ZIP 30144. The local median household income is $88,560/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30144?

Rent in ZIP 30144 has risen 0.7% 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 30144?

Asking rents in ZIP 30144 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $55 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30144?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30144 rose 38.2% while median household income rose 25.5%, from $70,574 to $88,560. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30144 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30144 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #122 of 234 at $1,766/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30144 changed +0.7%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.