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ZIP 30317

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 15,622·Dekalb County·51st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,048/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$83
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ZIP 30317 · $2,048
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,930/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
$24,576/yr
At $2,048/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30317 (Atlanta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,622
Median income
$107,955
Median age
35.5
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
22.6%
25.8%
34.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3425.8%
35–5434.7%
55–649%
65+7.9%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
49.6%
35.4%
White49.6%
Black35.4%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian2.1%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
22.2%
61.6%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+61.6%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30317 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,753 → $2,048
up 16.8%
Income
$91,733 → $107,955
up 17.7%
Population
14,258 → 15,622
up 9.6%
Renter share
29.9% → 32.7%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 61.6%
+5.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 30317 in Atlanta, GA has increased 16.8% since 2021, going from about $1,753 per month to roughly $2,048 today. Census figures show median household income at $107,955 today, compared with $91,733 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 14,258 to 15,622 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% change. About 32.7% of households rent today, against 29.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 56.3% to 61.6%. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30317 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,048/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($107,955/yr), ZIP 30317 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30317?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30317 (Atlanta, GA) is $2,048. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30317 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30317's median rent of $2,048/mo is $83 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30317 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30317 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #51 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,048/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30317?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,048/mo in ZIP 30317. The local median household income is $107,955/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30317?

Rent in ZIP 30317 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30317 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30317 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,048/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($107,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30317 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30317 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 30317 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30317 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30317 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30317 is pricier than Atlanta as a whole. At $2,048/mo, it's $137 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30317 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30317 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,048/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 30317's median household income ($107,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30317 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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