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ZIP 30340

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 30,062·Dekalb County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,470/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$495
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ZIP 30340 · $1,470
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,202
1 BR
$1,265
2 BR
$1,383
3 BR
$1,658
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,383/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
$17,640/yr
At $1,470/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30340 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,062
Median income
$62,748
Median age
33.4
Renters
57%
Age distribution
25.9%
26.2%
28.8%
Under 1825.9%
18–3426.2%
35–5428.8%
55–649.1%
65+10.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
24.8%
18.6%
45.1%
13.5%
White24.8%
Black18.6%
Hispanic45.1%
Asian13.5%
Education (25+)
22.8%
21.6%
18.9%
36.6%
No HS diploma22.8%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30340 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,586 → $62,748
up 21.6%
Population
30,345 → 30,062
down 0.9%
Renter share
53.3% → 57%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 36.6%
+1.5 pts
Median age
31.9 → 33.4
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30340 in Atlanta, GA now reports about $62,748, up from $51,586 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 53.3% to 57%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 30340

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30340 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,265/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,383/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,748/yr), ZIP 30340 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30340?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30340 (Atlanta, GA) is $1,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30340 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30340's median rent of $1,470/mo is $495 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30340 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30340 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #192 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30340?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,470/mo in ZIP 30340. The local median household income is $62,748/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30340?

Rent in ZIP 30340 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30340 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30340 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,470/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30340 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30340 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 30340 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30340 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30340 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30340 is more affordable than Atlanta overall. At $1,470/mo, it's $441 below the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30340 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30340 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,470/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30340's median household income ($62,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30340 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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