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ZIP 30273

Part of Rex, GA
Pop. 17,844·Clayton County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,916/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$49
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ZIP 30273 · $1,916
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,580/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
$22,992/yr
At $1,916/mo median
Location
CityRex
StateGA
CountyClayton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30273 (Rex, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,844
Median income
$73,502
Median age
37.1
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
25.8%
21.7%
28.7%
Under 1825.8%
18–3421.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6412%
65+11.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
14.7%
68.8%
White14.7%
Black68.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian4.1%
Other4%
Education (25+)
14.4%
34.8%
25.9%
24.9%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30273 in Rex, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,397 → $1,916
up 37.2%
Income
$60,180 → $73,502
up 22.1%
Population
17,522 → 17,844
up 1.8%
Renter share
23.4% → 20.4%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 24.9%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37.1
+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30273 in Rex, GA has increased from $1,397 to $1,916, a 37.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $73,502 today, compared with $60,180 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 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 17,522 residents to roughly 17,844. Renters now make up 20.4% of households, compared with 23.4% five years ago. 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 30273 covers Rex, GA. The median rent here is $1,916/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($73,502/yr), ZIP 30273 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30273?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30273 (Rex, GA) is $1,916. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30273 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30273's median rent of $1,916/mo is $49 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30273 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30273 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #82 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,916/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30273?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,916/mo in ZIP 30273. The local median household income is $73,502/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30273?

Rent in ZIP 30273 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30273 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30273 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,916/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($73,502/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30273 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30273 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 30273 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30273 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30273 compare to the rest of Rex?

ZIP 30273 is more affordable than Rex overall. At $1,916/mo, it's $13 below the Rex citywide median of $1,929/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30273 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30273 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,916/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 30273's median household income ($73,502/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30273 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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