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ZIP 30268

Part of Palmetto, GA
Pop. 10,874·Fulton County·30th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,160/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$195
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 30268 · $2,160
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,410/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
$25,920/yr
At $2,160/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30268 (Palmetto, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,874
Median income
$91,349
Median age
40.3
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
24.4%
18.1%
25.8%
18.1%
13.6%
Under 1824.4%
18–3418.1%
35–5425.8%
55–6418.1%
65+13.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
46.3%
37.2%
15.4%
White46.3%
Black37.2%
Hispanic15.4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
13.2%
29.5%
26.1%
31.2%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30268 in Palmetto, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,541 → $91,349
up 58.8%
Population
10,942 → 10,874
down 0.6%
Renter share
29.8% → 27.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 31.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
38.9 → 40.3
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,541 in 2021 to $91,349 more recently. About 27.1% of households rent today, against 29.8% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 30268

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30268 covers Palmetto, GA. The median rent here is $2,160/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($91,349/yr), ZIP 30268 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30268?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30268 (Palmetto, GA) is $2,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30268 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30268's median rent of $2,160/mo is $195 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30268 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30268 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #30 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30268?

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 $2,160/mo in ZIP 30268. The local median household income is $91,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30268?

Rent in ZIP 30268 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30268 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30268 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,160/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($91,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30268 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30268 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 30268 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30268 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30268 compare to the rest of Palmetto?

ZIP 30268 is pricier than Palmetto as a whole. At $2,160/mo, it's $65 above the Palmetto citywide median of $2,095/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30268 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30268 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,160/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30268's median household income ($91,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30268 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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