ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30306

Part of Atlanta, GA

Pop. 24,236·Fulton County·41st most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$2,076/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$144

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30306 · $2,076

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,060

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,360

3 BR

$2,830

4 BR+

$3,380

Research median

$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30306 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 1.6% above it in August, about $58 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30306 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30306 changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30306 is 32.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($123,077) is $3,077 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,830); a 4-bedroom is $3,380.

Rank in Atlanta

19th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30324, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,711/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30306. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,912/yr

At $2,076/mo median

Location

CityAtlanta

StateGA

CountyFulton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30306 (Atlanta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,236

Median income

$123,077

Median age

37.7

Renters

41.9%

Age distribution

17.5%

27.3%

31%

13.2%

Under 1817.5%

18–3427.3%

35–5431%

55–6411%

65+13.2%

Gender

45.7%

54.3%

Male45.7%

Female54.3%

Race & ethnicity

75.2%

White75.2%

Black6.5%

Hispanic9.5%

Asian6.9%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

82%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma5.3%

Some college10.1%

Bachelor's+82%

Housing tenure

58.1%

41.9%

Owner58.1%

Renter41.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30306 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,606 → $2,076

up 29.3%

Income

$112,245 → $123,077

up 9.7%

Population

24,769 → 24,236

down 2.2%

Renter share

41.2% → 41.9%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

84.3% → 82%

-2.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 30306 in Atlanta, GA stood at $1,606 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,076, reflecting a 29.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $123,077 today, compared with $112,245 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,769 residents to roughly 24,236. College-educated residents now make up 82% of adults here, versus 84.3% in 2021. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30306 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,076/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($123,077/yr), ZIP 30306 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,076/mo in ZIP 30306. The local median household income is $123,077/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30306?

Rent in ZIP 30306 has risen 3.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30306?

Asking rents in ZIP 30306 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $58 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 30306 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30306 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #41 of 234 at $2,076/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30306 changed +3.3%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.