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ZIP 30518

Part of Buford, GA
Pop. 57,912·Gwinnett County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,047/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+27.9%
vs US Median
+$82
Reported rents (1)
$1,600/mo median
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ZIP 30518 · $2,047
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$1,860/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
$24,564/yr
At $2,047/mo median
Location
CityBuford
StateGA
CountyGwinnett County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +27.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30518 (Buford, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,912
Median income
$96,936
Median age
36.2
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
29.5%
18.3%
29.8%
Under 1829.5%
18–3418.3%
35–5429.8%
55–6410.8%
65+11.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
52.8%
12.9%
22.6%
White52.8%
Black12.9%
Hispanic22.6%
Asian10.8%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
23.1%
25.9%
40.3%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30518 in Buford, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,520 → $2,047
up 34.7%
Income
$83,329 → $96,936
up 16.3%
Population
55,708 → 57,912
up 4.0%
Renter share
25.1% → 24.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.1% → 40.3%
+4.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 30518 in Buford, GA stood at $1,520 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,047, reflecting a 34.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $83,329 to $96,936 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 55,708 residents to roughly 57,912. College-educated residents now make up 40.3% of adults here, versus 36.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30518 in Buford, 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 30518 covers Buford, GA. The median rent here is $2,047/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($96,936/yr), ZIP 30518 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30518?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30518 (Buford, GA) is $2,047. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30518 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30518's median rent of $2,047/mo is $82 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30518 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30518 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #52 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,047/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30518?

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 $2,047/mo in ZIP 30518. The local median household income is $96,936/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30518?

Rent in ZIP 30518 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30518 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30518 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,047/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($96,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30518 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30518 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of ZIP 30518 households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30518 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30518 compare to the rest of Buford?

ZIP 30518 is more affordable than Buford overall. At $2,047/mo, it's $65 below the Buford citywide median of $2,112/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30518 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30518 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,047/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30518's median household income ($96,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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