ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30307

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 21,709·Dekalb County·36th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,092/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$160
Reported rents
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ZIP 30307 · $2,092
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,340
Research median
$2,330/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 30307 usually run 1.2% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in July, about $48 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30307 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30307 changed +8.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30307 rose 28.1% while median household income rose 32.8% ($105,912 to $140,677). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30307 is 34.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($140,677) is $3,517 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,340).

Rank in Atlanta

21st cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30030, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,860/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30307. 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
$25,104/yr
At $2,092/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30307 (Atlanta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 81.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,709
Median income
$140,677
Median age
35.3
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
18.9%
30.7%
29.8%
Under 1818.9%
18–3430.7%
35–5429.8%
55–6410.4%
65+10.2%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
12.3%
White70.8%
Black12.3%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian5.2%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
81.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college10.9%
Bachelor's+81.7%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30307 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,614 → $2,092
up 29.6%
Income
$136,452 → $140,677
up 3.1%
Population
20,712 → 21,709
up 4.8%
Renter share
40.1% → 41.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
78.9% → 81.7%
+2.8 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.3
-1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30307 in Atlanta, GA has climbed from $1,614 to $2,092, a 29.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30307 in Atlanta, GA now reports about $140,677, up from $136,452 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 20,712 residents to roughly 21,709. Renters now make up 41.7% of households, compared with 40.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 81.7% of adults here, versus 78.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30307 in Atlanta, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30307 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,092/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($140,677/yr), ZIP 30307 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30307?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,092/mo in ZIP 30307. The local median household income is $140,677/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30307?

Rent in ZIP 30307 has risen 8.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30307?

Asking rents in ZIP 30307 are usually lowest in January, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $48 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30307?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30307 rose 28.1% while median household income rose 32.8%, from $105,912 to $140,677. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30307 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30307 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #36 of 234 at $2,092/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30307 changed +8.2%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30307 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

At $2,092/mo, ZIP 30307 is $150 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,942/mo. It is the 21st cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,092/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 30307's median household income ($140,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30307 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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