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ZIP 30238

Pop. 43,191·Clayton County·112th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,813/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$152
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ZIP 30238 · $1,813
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,690/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
$21,756/yr
At $1,813/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyClayton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30238 (Jonesboro, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,191
Median income
$62,185
Median age
33.4
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
28.4%
23.9%
27.9%
Under 1828.4%
18–3423.9%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.2%
65+8.5%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
15.8%
White7.7%
Black74.1%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
13.8%
30.1%
32%
24%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30238 in Jonesboro, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,310 → $1,813
up 38.4%
Income
$55,999 → $62,185
up 11.0%
Population
41,966 → 43,191
up 2.9%
Renter share
41.3% → 36.2%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 24%
+3.0 pts
Median age
32.8 → 33.4
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30238 in Jonesboro, GA has shifted from $1,310 to $1,813, up 38.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,999 in 2021 to $62,185 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30238 in Jonesboro, GA adding about 1,225 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 41.3% to 36.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21% to 24% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30238 in Jonesboro, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30238 covers Jonesboro, GA. The median rent here is $1,813/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($62,185/yr), ZIP 30238 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30238?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30238 (Jonesboro, GA) is $1,813. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30238's median rent of $1,813/mo is $152 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30238 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30238 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #112 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,813/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30238?

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 $1,813/mo in ZIP 30238. The local median household income is $62,185/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30238?

Rent in ZIP 30238 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30238 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,813/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($62,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30238 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 30238 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30238 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30238 compare to the rest of Jonesboro?

ZIP 30238 is pricier than Jonesboro as a whole. At $1,813/mo, it's $209 above the Jonesboro citywide median of $1,604/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30238 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,813/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 30238's median household income ($62,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30238 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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