ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30273

Part of Rex, GA

Pop. 17,844·Clayton County·69th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,954/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$22

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ZIP 30273 · $1,954

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 30273 usually run 0.8% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in September, about $29 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30273 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30273 changed +3.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30273 rose 57.7% while median household income rose 23.9% ($59,313 to $73,502). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30273 is 62.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,502) is $1,838 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,580); a 3-bedroom is $1,890.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30260, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,661/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30273. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,448/yr

At $1,954/mo median

Location

CityRex

StateGA

CountyClayton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.7% 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

$1,450 → $1,954

up 34.8%

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 $1,450 to $1,954, a 34.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30273 covers Rex, GA. The median rent here is $1,954/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($73,502/yr), ZIP 30273 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,954/mo in ZIP 30273. The local median household income is $73,502/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30273?

Rent in ZIP 30273 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30273?

Asking rents in ZIP 30273 are usually lowest in February, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $29 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30273?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30273 rose 57.7% while median household income rose 23.9%, from $59,313 to $73,502. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30273 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30273 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #69 of 234 at $1,954/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30273 changed +3.5%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.