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ZIP 30168

Part of Austell, GA
Pop. 26,612·Cobb County·109th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,821/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$144
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ZIP 30168 · $1,821
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,580/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
$21,852/yr
At $1,821/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCobb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30168 (Austell, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,612
Median income
$64,059
Median age
32.7
Renters
50%
Age distribution
26.6%
27.7%
25.9%
Under 1826.6%
18–3427.7%
35–5425.9%
55–6410.4%
65+9.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
13.2%
58.7%
25.2%
White13.2%
Black58.7%
Hispanic25.2%
Asian1.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
15.4%
24.7%
30.7%
29.3%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30168 in Austell, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,427 → $1,821
up 27.6%
Income
$52,450 → $64,059
up 22.1%
Population
24,737 → 26,612
up 7.6%
Renter share
51.4% → 50%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 29.3%
+3.4 pts
Median age
31.9 → 32.7
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30168 in Austell, GA has climbed from $1,427 to $1,821, a 27.6% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,450 in 2021 to $64,059 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 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 24,737 residents to roughly 26,612. College-educated residents now make up 29.3% of adults here, versus 25.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30168 in Austell, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30168 covers Austell, GA. The median rent here is $1,821/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($64,059/yr), ZIP 30168 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30168?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30168 (Austell, GA) is $1,821. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30168 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30168's median rent of $1,821/mo is $144 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30168 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30168 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #109 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,821/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30168?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,821/mo in ZIP 30168. The local median household income is $64,059/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30168?

Rent in ZIP 30168 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30168 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30168 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,821/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($64,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30168 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30168 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of ZIP 30168 households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30168 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30168 compare to the rest of Austell?

ZIP 30168 is more affordable than Austell overall. At $1,821/mo, it's $30 below the Austell citywide median of $1,851/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30168 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30168 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,821/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 30168's median household income ($64,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30168 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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