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ZIP 30153

Part of Rockmart, GA
Pop. 18,467·Polk County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,798/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$167
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ZIP 30153 · $1,798
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,190/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
$21,576/yr
At $1,798/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30153 (Rockmart, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,467
Median income
$57,377
Median age
40
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
25%
19.8%
25.1%
14%
16%
Under 1825%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.1%
55–6414%
65+16%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
White80.4%
Black11.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
13.9%
40.4%
27.4%
18.3%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma40.4%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30153 in Rockmart, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,010 → $57,377
up 14.7%
Population
17,836 → 18,467
up 3.5%
Renter share
40% → 31.6%
-8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
12.3% → 18.3%
+6.0 pts
Median age
39.2 → 40
+0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $50,010 to $57,377 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 17,836 residents to roughly 18,467. Renters now make up 31.6% of households, compared with 40% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.3% of adults here, versus 12.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30153 covers Rockmart, GA. The median rent here is $1,798/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($57,377/yr), ZIP 30153 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30153?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30153 (Rockmart, GA) is $1,798. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30153 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30153's median rent of $1,798/mo is $167 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30153 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30153 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #123 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,798/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30153?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,798/mo in ZIP 30153. The local median household income is $57,377/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30153?

Rent in ZIP 30153 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30153 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30153 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,798/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($57,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30153 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30153 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 30153 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30153 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30153 compare to the rest of Rockmart?

ZIP 30153 is more affordable than Rockmart overall. At $1,798/mo, it's $2 below the Rockmart citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30153 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30153 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,798/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 30153's median household income ($57,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30153 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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