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ZIP 30294

Pop. 41,983·Henry County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,148/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$183
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ZIP 30294 · $2,148
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,890/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,776/yr
At $2,148/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHenry County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30294 (Ellenwood, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,983
Median income
$79,762
Median age
40.4
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
18%
27.7%
14.6%
15.3%
Under 1824.5%
18–3418%
35–5427.7%
55–6414.6%
65+15.3%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White8%
Black82.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
30.6%
30.4%
30.1%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30294 in Ellenwood, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,556 → $2,148
up 38.0%
Income
$69,876 → $79,762
up 14.1%
Population
41,037 → 41,983
up 2.3%
Renter share
21.9% → 19.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 30.1%
+4.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 30294 in Ellenwood, GA has increased 38.0% since 2021, going from about $1,556 per month to roughly $2,148 today. Census figures show median household income at $79,762 today, compared with $69,876 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,037 to 41,983 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 19.4% of households rent today, against 21.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.5% to 30.1%. 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 30294 covers Ellenwood, GA. The median rent here is $2,148/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($79,762/yr), ZIP 30294 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30294?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30294 (Ellenwood, GA) is $2,148. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30294 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30294's median rent of $2,148/mo is $183 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30294 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30294 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #33 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,148/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30294?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,148/mo in ZIP 30294. The local median household income is $79,762/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30294?

Rent in ZIP 30294 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30294 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30294 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,148/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($79,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30294 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30294 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of ZIP 30294 households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30294 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30294 compare to the rest of Ellenwood?

ZIP 30294 is more affordable than Ellenwood overall. At $2,148/mo, it's $9 below the Ellenwood citywide median of $2,157/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30294 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30294 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,148/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 30294's median household income ($79,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30294 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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