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ZIP 30161

Part of Rome, GA
Pop. 34,705·Floyd County·216th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,290/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$675
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ZIP 30161 · $1,290
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,210/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
$15,480/yr
At $1,290/mo median
Location
CityRome
StateGA
CountyFloyd County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30161 (Rome, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,705
Median income
$61,667
Median age
39.6
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
21.1%
24.7%
13%
18.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3421.1%
35–5424.7%
55–6413%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
19.1%
White69.7%
Black19.1%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
15.7%
28.1%
27.6%
28.6%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30161 in Rome, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,613 → $61,667
up 24.3%
Population
34,529 → 34,705
up 0.5%
Renter share
37.9% → 39.3%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 28.6%
+3.9 pts
Median age
40.8 → 39.6
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,667 today, compared with $49,613 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 28.6% of adults here, versus 24.7% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 30161

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30161 covers Rome, GA. The median rent here is $1,290/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,667/yr), ZIP 30161 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30161?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30161 (Rome, GA) is $1,290. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30161 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30161's median rent of $1,290/mo is $675 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30161 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30161 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #216 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,290/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30161?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,290/mo in ZIP 30161. The local median household income is $61,667/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30161?

Rent in ZIP 30161 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30161 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30161 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,290/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30161 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30161 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 30161 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30161 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30161 compare to the rest of Rome?

ZIP 30161 is more affordable than Rome overall. At $1,290/mo, it's $13 below the Rome citywide median of $1,303/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30161 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30161 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,290/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30161's median household income ($61,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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