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ZIP 30519

Part of Buford, GA
Pop. 59,997·Gwinnett County·37th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,132/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$170
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ZIP 30519 · $2,132
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$2,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,584/yr
At $2,132/mo median
Location
CityBuford
StateGA
CountyGwinnett County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30519 (Buford, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,997
Median income
$102,553
Median age
37.1
Renters
24.8%
Age distribution
27.6%
19.5%
29.3%
12.4%
Under 1827.6%
18–3419.5%
35–5429.3%
55–6411.2%
65+12.4%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.4%
24.8%
18.6%
White45.4%
Black24.8%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian10.9%
Education (25+)
23.4%
26.3%
40.1%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
75.2%
24.8%
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30519 in Buford, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,600 → $2,132
up 33.3%
Income
$95,961 → $102,553
up 6.9%
Population
55,350 → 59,997
up 8.4%
Renter share
22.3% → 24.8%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 40.1%
+2.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30519 in Buford, GA has increased by $532 per month, settling near $2,132 after starting the period at $1,600. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,961 in 2021 to $102,553 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 55,350 to 59,997 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% change. About 24.8% of households rent today, against 22.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.5% to 40.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30519 in Buford, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 30519 covers Buford, GA. The median rent here is $2,132/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($102,553/yr), ZIP 30519 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30519?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30519 (Buford, GA) is $2,132. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30519 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30519's median rent of $2,132/mo is $170 (9%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 30519 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30519 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #37 out of 234 ZIPs tracked at $2,132/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,132/mo in ZIP 30519. The local median household income is $102,553/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30519?

Rent in ZIP 30519 has increased 11.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30519 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30519 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,132/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($102,553/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30519 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30519 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.8% of ZIP 30519 households are renters, while 75.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30519 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30519 compare to the rest of Buford?

ZIP 30519 is more affordable than Buford overall. At $2,132/mo, it's $24 below the Buford citywide median of $2,156/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30519 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30519 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,132/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30519's median household income ($102,553/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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