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ZIP 30291

Pop. 25,130·Fulton County·125th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,794/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$171
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ZIP 30291 · $1,794
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,490/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
$21,528/yr
At $1,794/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30291 (Union City, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,130
Median income
$48,184
Median age
32.7
Renters
61.3%
Age distribution
28.2%
26.5%
26.3%
Under 1828.2%
18–3426.5%
35–5426.3%
55–647.8%
65+11.1%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White3.1%
Black82.2%
Hispanic9.3%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
12.2%
24.9%
32.9%
30.1%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
38.7%
61.3%
Owner38.7%
Renter61.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30291 in Union City, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,372 → $1,794
up 30.8%
Income
$38,268 → $48,184
up 25.9%
Population
23,693 → 25,130
up 6.1%
Renter share
60.3% → 61.3%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 30.1%
+5.0 pts
Median age
34.5 → 32.7
-1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30291 in Union City, GA stood at $1,372 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,794, reflecting a 30.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $38,268 to $48,184 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 23,693 residents to roughly 25,130. College-educated residents now make up 30.1% of adults here, versus 25.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30291 in Union City, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30291 covers Union City, GA. The median rent here is $1,794/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($48,184/yr), ZIP 30291 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30291?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30291 (Union City, GA) is $1,794. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30291 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30291's median rent of $1,794/mo is $171 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30291 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30291 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #125 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,794/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30291?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,794/mo in ZIP 30291. The local median household income is $48,184/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30291?

Rent in ZIP 30291 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30291 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30291 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,794/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($48,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30291 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 30291 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.3% of ZIP 30291 households are renters, while 38.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30291 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30291 compare to the rest of Union City?

ZIP 30291 is more affordable than Union City overall. At $1,794/mo, it's $32 below the Union City citywide median of $1,826/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30291 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30291 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,794/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 30291's median household income ($48,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30291 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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