ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30655

Part of Monroe, GA

Pop. 29,785·Walton County·136th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,726/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$206

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30655 · $1,726

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,160

1 BR

$1,210

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR+

$1,900

Research median

$1,330/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30655 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30655 changed +3.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,148) is $1,729 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,590); a 4-bedroom is $1,900.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30655. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,712/yr

At $1,726/mo median

Location

CityMonroe

StateGA

CountyWalton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30655 (Monroe, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,785

Median income

$69,148

Median age

36.5

Renters

32.6%

Age distribution

26.4%

21.2%

25.9%

15.9%

Under 1826.4%

18–3421.2%

35–5425.9%

55–6410.6%

65+15.9%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

64.6%

24.4%

White64.6%

Black24.4%

Hispanic4.4%

Other6.3%

Education (25+)

15.8%

33.3%

30.1%

20.7%

No HS diploma15.8%

HS diploma33.3%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+20.7%

Housing tenure

67.4%

32.6%

Owner67.4%

Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30655 in Monroe, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,283 → $69,148

up 14.7%

Population

26,925 → 29,785

up 10.6%

Renter share

38% → 32.6%

-5.4 pts

Bachelor's+

19.6% → 20.7%

+1.1 pts

Median age

35.6 → 36.5

+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $60,283 to $69,148 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 30655 in Monroe, GA adding about 2,860 residents over the five-year window, up 10.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 38% to 32.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30655 covers Monroe, GA. The median rent here is $1,726/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,148/yr), ZIP 30655 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30655?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,726/mo in ZIP 30655. The local median household income is $69,148/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30655?

Rent in ZIP 30655 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 30655 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30655 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #136 of 234 at $1,726/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30655 changed +3.5%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.