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ZIP 30236

Pop. 50,089·Clayton County·194th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$515
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ZIP 30236 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,470/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
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyClayton County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30236 (Jonesboro, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,089
Median income
$66,973
Median age
34.3
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
24.1%
26.9%
23.4%
12.9%
12.6%
Under 1824.1%
18–3426.9%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.9%
65+12.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
14.3%
65.7%
White14.3%
Black65.7%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian5.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
14.7%
32.1%
29.2%
24.1%
No HS diploma14.7%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30236 in Jonesboro, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,077 → $1,450
up 34.6%
Income
$58,994 → $66,973
up 13.5%
Population
51,544 → 50,089
down 2.8%
Renter share
46.5% → 40.8%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 24.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
32.1 → 34.3
+2.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 30236 in Jonesboro, GA has climbed 34.6% since 2021, going from about $1,077 per month to roughly $1,450 today. Household income in the area moved from $58,994 to $66,973 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,544 to 50,089 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 40.8% of households rent today, against 46.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.9% to 24.1%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30236 in Jonesboro, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30236 covers Jonesboro, GA. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,973/yr), ZIP 30236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30236?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30236 (Jonesboro, GA) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30236's median rent of $1,450/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30236 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30236 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #194 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 30236. The local median household income is $66,973/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30236?

Rent in ZIP 30236 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30236 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30236 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 30236 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30236 compare to the rest of Jonesboro?

ZIP 30236 is more affordable than Jonesboro overall. At $1,450/mo, it's $154 below the Jonesboro citywide median of $1,604/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30236 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 30236's median household income ($66,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30236 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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