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ZIP 30253

Pop. 64,779·Henry County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,802/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$163
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ZIP 30253 · $1,802
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,810/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
$21,624/yr
At $1,802/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHenry County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30253 (McDonough, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,779
Median income
$81,892
Median age
34.1
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
25.9%
25%
27.3%
Under 1825.9%
18–3425%
35–5427.3%
55–6411.2%
65+10.6%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
61%
White23.6%
Black61%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian3.2%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
26.7%
34.2%
32%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30253 in McDonough, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,482 → $1,802
up 21.6%
Income
$74,817 → $81,892
up 9.5%
Population
59,328 → 64,779
up 9.2%
Renter share
38.2% → 34.6%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 32%
+1.3 pts
Median age
33.6 → 34.1
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30253 in McDonough, GA stood at $1,482 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,802, reflecting a 21.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30253 in McDonough, GA now reports about $81,892, up from $74,817 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 59,328 residents to roughly 64,779. Renters now make up 34.6% of households, compared with 38.2% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30253 in McDonough, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30253 covers McDonough, GA. The median rent here is $1,802/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($81,892/yr), ZIP 30253 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30253?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30253 (McDonough, GA) is $1,802. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30253 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30253's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30253 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30253 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #122 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,802/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30253?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in ZIP 30253. The local median household income is $81,892/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30253?

Rent in ZIP 30253 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30253 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30253 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($81,892/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30253 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30253 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 30253 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30253 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30253 compare to the rest of McDonough?

ZIP 30253 is more affordable than McDonough overall. At $1,802/mo, it's $45 below the McDonough citywide median of $1,847/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30253 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30253 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 30253's median household income ($81,892/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30253 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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