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ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30605

Part of Athens, GA
Pop. 41,544·Clarke County·148th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$292
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ZIP 30605 · $1,673
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,280/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
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Location
CityAthens
StateGA
CountyClarke County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30605 (Athens, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,544
Median income
$50,062
Median age
27.6
Renters
63.8%
Age distribution
15.1%
47%
18.2%
12.1%
Under 1815.1%
18–3447%
35–5418.2%
55–647.6%
65+12.1%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
23.3%
White61.4%
Black23.3%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian5.7%
Other1%
Education (25+)
16.4%
23.5%
50.2%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+50.2%
Housing tenure
36.2%
63.8%
Owner36.2%
Renter63.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30605 in Athens, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,206 → $1,673
up 38.7%
Income
$44,252 → $50,062
up 13.1%
Population
42,473 → 41,544
down 2.2%
Renter share
64.1% → 63.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
53.6% → 50.2%
-3.4 pts
Median age
26.4 → 27.6
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30605 in Athens, GA has shifted from $1,206 to $1,673, up 38.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,252 in 2021 to $50,062 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30605 in Athens, GA losing about 929 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.6% to 50.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30605 in Athens, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30605 covers Athens, GA. The median rent here is $1,673/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($50,062/yr), ZIP 30605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30605 (Athens, GA) is $1,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30605's median rent of $1,673/mo is $292 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30605 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30605 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #148 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,673/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in ZIP 30605. The local median household income is $50,062/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30605?

Rent in ZIP 30605 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30605 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($50,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.8% of ZIP 30605 households are renters, while 36.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30605 compare to the rest of Athens?

ZIP 30605 is pricier than Athens as a whole. At $1,673/mo, it's $10 above the Athens citywide median of $1,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 30605's median household income ($50,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30605 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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