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ZIP 30274

Pop. 34,081·Clayton County·186th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,506/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$459
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ZIP 30274 · $1,506
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,470/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
$18,072/yr
At $1,506/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyClayton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30274 (Riverdale, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,081
Median income
$52,209
Median age
34.3
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
24.7%
26.8%
25.5%
Under 1824.7%
18–3426.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.9%
65+11.9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
16.6%
White7.2%
Black69.8%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian6.1%
Education (25+)
34%
34.2%
20.2%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma34%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30274 in Riverdale, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,166 → $1,506
up 29.2%
Income
$48,014 → $52,209
up 8.7%
Population
33,218 → 34,081
up 2.6%
Renter share
54.8% → 51.7%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 20.2%
+1.7 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.3
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30274 in Riverdale, GA has increased from $1,166 to $1,506, a 29.2% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30274 in Riverdale, GA now reports about $52,209, up from $48,014 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 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 33,218 residents to roughly 34,081. Renters now make up 51.7% of households, compared with 54.8% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30274 in Riverdale, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30274 covers Riverdale, GA. The median rent here is $1,506/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($52,209/yr), ZIP 30274 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30274?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30274 (Riverdale, GA) is $1,506. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30274 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30274's median rent of $1,506/mo is $459 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30274 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30274 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #186 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,506/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30274?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,506/mo in ZIP 30274. The local median household income is $52,209/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30274?

Rent in ZIP 30274 has decreased 12.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30274 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30274 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,506/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($52,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30274 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30274 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 30274 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30274 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30274 compare to the rest of Riverdale?

ZIP 30274 is more affordable than Riverdale overall. At $1,506/mo, it's $122 below the Riverdale citywide median of $1,628/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30274 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30274 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,506/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 30274's median household income ($52,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30274 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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