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ZIP 30297

Pop. 29,210·Clayton County·222nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,226/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$739
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ZIP 30297 · $1,226
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,320/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
$14,712/yr
At $1,226/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyClayton County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30297 (Forest Park, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,210
Median income
$45,124
Median age
31
Renters
61.8%
Age distribution
29.9%
25.9%
24%
Under 1829.9%
18–3425.9%
35–5424%
55–648.9%
65+11.2%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
15.6%
49.7%
32.6%
White15.6%
Black49.7%
Hispanic32.6%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
26.8%
35.9%
23.9%
13.3%
No HS diploma26.8%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
38.2%
61.8%
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30297 in Forest Park, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,506 → $45,124
up 17.2%
Population
28,629 → 29,210
up 2.0%
Renter share
65.1% → 61.8%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 13.3%
+3.3 pts
Median age
30.2 → 31
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $38,506 to $45,124 across the same window, up 17.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30297 in Forest Park, GA adding about 581 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 65.1% to 61.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10% to 13.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30297 covers Forest Park, GA. The median rent here is $1,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($45,124/yr), ZIP 30297 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30297?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30297 (Forest Park, GA) is $1,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30297 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30297's median rent of $1,226/mo is $739 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30297 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30297 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #222 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30297?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,226/mo in ZIP 30297. The local median household income is $45,124/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30297?

Rent in ZIP 30297 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30297 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30297 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,226/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($45,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30297 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30297 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of ZIP 30297 households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30297 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30297 compare to the rest of Forest Park?

ZIP 30297 is more affordable than Forest Park overall. At $1,226/mo, it's $1 below the Forest Park citywide median of $1,227/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30297 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30297 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,226/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 30297's median household income ($45,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30297 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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