ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30326

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 8,234·Fulton County·39th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,084/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$152
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 30326 · $2,084
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,706
1 BR
$1,786
2 BR
$1,962
3 BR
$2,354
4 BR+
$2,811
Research median
$1,962/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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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30326 usually run 1.5% below trend in December and 1.2% above it in September, about $56 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30326 is 5.8% below its high of $2,212 in August 2022, at $2,084 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30326 changed +0.8% 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 30326 rose 4.2% while median household income rose 39.5% ($87,422 to $121,984). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30326 is 6.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($121,984) is $3,050 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,940); a 4-bedroom is $3,510.

Rank in Atlanta

20th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30324, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,711/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30326. 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
$25,008/yr
At $2,084/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 (+0.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30326 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,234
Median income
$121,984
Median age
34.9
Renters
63.7%
Age distribution
43.7%
23.8%
14.5%
Under 186.7%
18–3443.7%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.3%
65+14.5%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
29.3%
13.5%
White46.6%
Black29.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian13.5%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.9%
80.6%
No HS diploma0.7%
HS diploma1.8%
Some college16.9%
Bachelor's+80.6%
Housing tenure
36.3%
63.7%
Owner36.3%
Renter63.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30326 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,955 → $2,084
up 6.6%
Income
$95,536 → $121,984
up 27.7%
Population
7,207 → 8,234
up 14.3%
Renter share
61.8% → 63.7%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
81.9% → 80.6%
-1.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 34.9
-3.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30326 in Atlanta, GA has shifted from $1,955 to $2,084, up 6.6% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,536 in 2021 to $121,984 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 30326 in Atlanta, GA adding about 1,027 residents over the five-year window, up 14.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 61.8% to 63.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30326 in Atlanta, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30326 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,084/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,786/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,962/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,984/yr), ZIP 30326 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30326?

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 $2,084/mo in ZIP 30326. The local median household income is $121,984/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30326?

Rent in ZIP 30326 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 5.8% below its high of $2,212 in August 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30326?

Asking rents in ZIP 30326 are usually lowest in December, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $56 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30326?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30326 rose 4.2% while median household income rose 39.5%, from $87,422 to $121,984. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30326 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30326 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #39 of 234 at $2,084/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30326 changed +0.8%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30326 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

At $2,084/mo, ZIP 30326 is $142 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,942/mo. It is the 20th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,084/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 30326's median household income ($121,984/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30326 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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