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ZIP 30296

Pop. 27,045·Clayton County·126th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,792/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$173
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ZIP 30296 · $1,792
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,770/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
$21,504/yr
At $1,792/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyClayton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.7% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30296 (Riverdale, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,045
Median income
$63,292
Median age
35.7
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
25.6%
23.2%
24.2%
13.3%
13.7%
Under 1825.6%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.3%
65+13.7%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White4%
Black83%
Hispanic7%
Asian3.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
30.1%
33.5%
24.5%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30296 in Riverdale, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,213 → $1,792
up 47.7%
Income
$54,418 → $63,292
up 16.3%
Population
27,457 → 27,045
down 1.5%
Renter share
34.5% → 32.6%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 24.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.7
-1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30296 in Riverdale, GA has increased from $1,213 to $1,792, a 47.7% change over five years. Median household income rose from $54,418 to $63,292 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 27,457 residents to roughly 27,045. Renters now make up 32.6% of households, compared with 34.5% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30296 in Riverdale, 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 30296 covers Riverdale, GA. The median rent here is $1,792/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($63,292/yr), ZIP 30296 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30296?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30296 (Riverdale, GA) is $1,792. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30296 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30296's median rent of $1,792/mo is $173 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30296 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30296 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #126 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,792/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30296?

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 $1,792/mo in ZIP 30296. The local median household income is $63,292/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30296?

Rent in ZIP 30296 has increased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30296 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30296 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,792/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($63,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30296 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30296 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 30296 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30296 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30296 compare to the rest of Riverdale?

ZIP 30296 is pricier than Riverdale as a whole. At $1,792/mo, it's $164 above the Riverdale citywide median of $1,628/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30296 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30296 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,792/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 30296's median household income ($63,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30296 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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