ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30224

Part of Griffin, GA

Pop. 28,414·Spalding County·170th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,581/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$351

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30224 · $1,581

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,630

4 BR+

$1,940

Research median

$1,360/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

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30224 changed +6.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,216) is $1,755 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,630); a 4-bedroom is $1,940.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30223, 6 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,253/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30224. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,972/yr

At $1,581/mo median

Location

CityGriffin

StateGA

CountySpalding County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30224 (Griffin, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,414

Median income

$70,216

Median age

35.8

Renters

34.1%

Age distribution

24.3%

24.9%

23.7%

16%

Under 1824.3%

18–3424.9%

35–5423.7%

55–6411%

65+16%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

63.4%

27.7%

White63.4%

Black27.7%

Hispanic6%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

12.7%

34.8%

29.9%

22.6%

No HS diploma12.7%

HS diploma34.8%

Some college29.9%

Bachelor's+22.6%

Housing tenure

65.9%

34.1%

Owner65.9%

Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30224 in Griffin, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,785 → $70,216

up 11.8%

Population

28,445 → 28,414

down 0.1%

Renter share

33.9% → 34.1%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

23.6% → 22.6%

-1.0 pts

Median age

37.3 → 35.8

-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,216 today, compared with $62,785 five years earlier.

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About renting in ZIP 30224

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30224 covers Griffin, GA. The median rent here is $1,581/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,216/yr), ZIP 30224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,581/mo in ZIP 30224. The local median household income is $70,216/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30224?

Rent in ZIP 30224 has risen 6.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 30224 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30224 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #170 of 234 at $1,581/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30224 changed +6.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.