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ZIP 30252

Pop. 49,554·Henry County·31st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$185
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ZIP 30252 · $2,150
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,080/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
$25,800/yr
At $2,150/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHenry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30252 (McDonough, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,554
Median income
$100,770
Median age
38.8
Renters
10.5%
Age distribution
25.9%
20.4%
27.3%
13.3%
13.1%
Under 1825.9%
18–3420.4%
35–5427.3%
55–6413.3%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.8%
43.3%
White40.8%
Black43.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.7%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
27%
36.7%
31.6%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma27%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
89.5%
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30252 in McDonough, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,677 → $2,150
up 28.2%
Income
$91,220 → $100,770
up 10.5%
Population
47,886 → 49,554
up 3.5%
Renter share
13.5% → 10.5%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 31.6%
+2.8 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.8
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30252 in McDonough, GA has climbed from $1,677 to $2,150, a 28.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $100,770 today, compared with $91,220 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 47,886 residents to roughly 49,554. Renters now make up 10.5% of households, compared with 13.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 28.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30252 covers McDonough, GA. The median rent here is $2,150/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($100,770/yr), ZIP 30252 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30252?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30252 (McDonough, GA) is $2,150. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30252 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30252's median rent of $2,150/mo is $185 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30252 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30252 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #31 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,150/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30252?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,150/mo in ZIP 30252. The local median household income is $100,770/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30252?

Rent in ZIP 30252 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30252 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30252 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($100,770/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30252 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30252 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.5% of ZIP 30252 households are renters, while 89.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30252 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30252 compare to the rest of McDonough?

ZIP 30252 is pricier than McDonough as a whole. At $2,150/mo, it's $303 above the McDonough citywide median of $1,847/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30252 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30252 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,150/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 30252's median household income ($100,770/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30252 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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