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ZIP 30342

Pop. 33,349·Fulton County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,827/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$138
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ZIP 30342 · $1,827
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,501
1 BR
$1,566
2 BR
$1,719
3 BR
$2,058
4 BR+
$2,477
Research median
$1,719/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
$21,924/yr
At $1,827/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30342 (Sandy Springs, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,349
Median income
$124,111
Median age
34.1
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
31.4%
27.6%
Under 1819.9%
18–3431.4%
35–5427.6%
55–649.3%
65+11.8%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
15.9%
15.9%
White64.3%
Black15.9%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
15.3%
74.4%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma6.6%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+74.4%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30342 in Sandy Springs, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,593 → $1,827
up 14.7%
Income
$107,135 → $124,111
up 15.8%
Population
32,480 → 33,349
up 2.7%
Renter share
50.5% → 48.1%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
72.4% → 74.4%
+2.0 pts
Median age
32.5 → 34.1
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 30342 in Sandy Springs, GA has increased 14.7% since 2021, going from about $1,593 per month to roughly $1,827 today. Household income in the area moved from $107,135 to $124,111 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,480 to 33,349 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 48.1% of households rent today, against 50.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 72.4% to 74.4%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30342 in Sandy Springs, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 30342

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30342 covers Sandy Springs, GA. The median rent here is $1,827/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,566/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,719/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($124,111/yr), ZIP 30342 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30342?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30342 (Sandy Springs, GA) is $1,827. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30342 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30342's median rent of $1,827/mo is $138 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30342 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30342 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #102 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,827/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30342?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,827/mo in ZIP 30342. The local median household income is $124,111/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30342?

Rent in ZIP 30342 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30342 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30342 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,827/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($124,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30342 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30342 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of ZIP 30342 households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30342 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30342 compare to the rest of Sandy Springs?

ZIP 30342 is pricier than Sandy Springs as a whole. At $1,827/mo, it's $121 above the Sandy Springs citywide median of $1,706/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30342 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30342 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,827/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 30342's median household income ($124,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30342 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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