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ZIP 30309

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 32,479·Fulton County·20th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,241/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$276
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ZIP 30309 · $2,241
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,839
1 BR
$1,924
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,527
4 BR+
$3,021
Research median
$2,110/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
$26,892/yr
At $2,241/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30309 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,479
Median income
$114,072
Median age
32.9
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
46.9%
23.9%
12.3%
Under 187.4%
18–3446.9%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.3%
65+9.5%
Gender
55%
45%
Male55%
Female45%
Race & ethnicity
62.1%
15.4%
White62.1%
Black15.4%
Hispanic8%
Asian10.1%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
82.9%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma5.9%
Some college8.5%
Bachelor's+82.9%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30309 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,017 → $2,241
up 11.1%
Income
$95,296 → $114,072
up 19.7%
Population
27,469 → 32,479
up 18.2%
Renter share
53.8% → 56.3%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
81% → 82.9%
+1.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30309 in Atlanta, GA has increased from $2,017 to $2,241, a 11.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $95,296 to $114,072 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.7% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 18.2% since 2021, moving from about 27,469 residents to roughly 32,479. Renters now make up 56.3% of households, compared with 53.8% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30309 in Atlanta, 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 30309 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,241/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,924/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($114,072/yr), ZIP 30309 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30309?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30309 (Atlanta, GA) is $2,241. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30309 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30309's median rent of $2,241/mo is $276 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30309 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30309 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #20 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,241/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30309?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,241/mo in ZIP 30309. The local median household income is $114,072/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30309?

Rent in ZIP 30309 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30309 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30309 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,241/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($114,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30309 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30309 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 30309 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30309 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30309 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30309 is pricier than Atlanta as a whole. At $2,241/mo, it's $330 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30309 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30309 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,241/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 30309's median household income ($114,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30309 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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