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ZIP 30305

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 28,110·Fulton County·40th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,122/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$157
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ZIP 30305 · $2,122
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,430/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
$25,464/yr
At $2,122/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.9% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30305 (Atlanta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 79.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,110
Median income
$106,907
Median age
38
Renters
50.6%
Age distribution
14.2%
29.9%
27.5%
18.5%
Under 1814.2%
18–3429.9%
35–5427.5%
55–649.9%
65+18.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
12.9%
White70.3%
Black12.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian7.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
13.9%
79.5%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma5.1%
Some college13.9%
Bachelor's+79.5%
Housing tenure
49.4%
50.6%
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30305 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,834 → $2,122
up 15.7%
Income
$97,169 → $106,907
up 10.0%
Population
26,398 → 28,110
up 6.5%
Renter share
45.9% → 50.6%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 79.5%
+1.6 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38
+1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30305 in Atlanta, GA has increased from $1,834 to $2,122, a 15.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,169 in 2021 to $106,907 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 26,398 residents to roughly 28,110. Renters now make up 50.6% of households, compared with 45.9% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30305 in Atlanta, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30305 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,122/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($106,907/yr), ZIP 30305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30305 (Atlanta, GA) is $2,122. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30305's median rent of $2,122/mo is $157 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30305 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30305 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #40 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,122/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,122/mo in ZIP 30305. The local median household income is $106,907/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30305?

Rent in ZIP 30305 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30305 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,122/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($106,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.6% of ZIP 30305 households are renters, while 49.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30305 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30305 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30305 is pricier than Atlanta as a whole. At $2,122/mo, it's $211 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,122/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 30305's median household income ($106,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30305 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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