ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30281

Part of Stockbridge, GA

Pop. 71,603·Henry County·145th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,685/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$247

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ZIP 30281 · $1,685

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

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,520

1 BR

$1,590

2 BR

$1,740

3 BR

$2,090

4 BR+

$2,490

Research median

$1,740/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 30281 usually run 1% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in July, about $29 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30281 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30281 changed +3.3% 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 30281 rose 44.5% while median household income rose 18.6% ($60,035 to $71,213). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30281 is 48.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,213) is $1,780 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,740); a 3-bedroom is $2,090.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30236, 8 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,480/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30281. 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

$20,220/yr

At $1,685/mo median

Location

CityStockbridge

StateGA

CountyHenry County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30281 (Stockbridge, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

71,603

Median income

$71,213

Median age

39.1

Renters

37.7%

Age distribution

22.3%

22.1%

28.2%

13.9%

13.5%

Under 1822.3%

18–3422.1%

35–5428.2%

55–6413.9%

65+13.5%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

29.4%

56.5%

White29.4%

Black56.5%

Hispanic9.9%

Asian3.5%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

31.1%

33.5%

26.6%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma31.1%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+26.6%

Housing tenure

62.3%

37.7%

Owner62.3%

Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30281 in Stockbridge, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,310 → $1,685

up 28.6%

Income

$60,385 → $71,213

up 17.9%

Population

71,047 → 71,603

up 0.8%

Renter share

41.6% → 37.7%

-3.9 pts

Bachelor's+

27.5% → 26.6%

-0.9 pts

Median age

38.1 → 39.1

+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30281 in Stockbridge, GA stood at $1,310 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,685, reflecting a 28.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30281 in Stockbridge, GA now reports about $71,213, up from $60,385 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 41.6% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30281 in Stockbridge, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30281 covers Stockbridge, GA. The median rent here is $1,685/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($71,213/yr), ZIP 30281 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30281?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,685/mo in ZIP 30281. The local median household income is $71,213/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30281?

Rent in ZIP 30281 has risen 3.3% 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 30281?

Asking rents in ZIP 30281 are usually lowest in February, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, 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 30281?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30281 rose 44.5% while median household income rose 18.6%, from $60,035 to $71,213. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30281 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30281 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #145 of 234 at $1,685/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30281 changed +3.3%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.