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ZIP 30601

Part of Athens, GA
Pop. 25,899·Clarke County·171st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$380
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ZIP 30601 · $1,582
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,430/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
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/mo median
Location
CityAthens
StateGA
CountyClarke County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.6% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30601 (Athens, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,899
Median income
$39,219
Median age
28.1
Renters
67.9%
Age distribution
16.4%
45.7%
21.2%
Under 1816.4%
18–3445.7%
35–5421.2%
55–648.6%
65+8.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
34.6%
16.8%
White47.8%
Black34.6%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
15.8%
24.6%
23.7%
35.9%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
32.1%
67.9%
Owner32.1%
Renter67.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30601 in Athens, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,687 → $39,219
up 20.0%
Population
23,186 → 25,899
up 11.7%
Renter share
63.5% → 67.9%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 35.9%
+2.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30601 in Athens, GA now reports about $39,219, up from $32,687 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30601 in Athens, GA adding about 2,713 residents over the five-year window, up 11.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 63.5% to 67.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.3% to 35.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 30601 covers Athens, GA. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($39,219/yr), ZIP 30601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30601?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30601 (Athens, GA) is $1,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30601's median rent of $1,582/mo is $380 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 30601 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #171 out of 234 ZIPs at $1,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 30601. The local median household income is $39,219/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30601?

Rent in ZIP 30601 has decreased 15.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30601 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($39,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30601 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 30601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.9% of ZIP 30601 households are renters, while 32.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30601 compare to the rest of Athens?

ZIP 30601 is more affordable than Athens overall. At $1,582/mo, it's $47 below the Athens citywide median of $1,629/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30601 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 30601's median household income ($39,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30601 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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