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ZIP 30655

Part of Monroe, GA
Pop. 29,785·Walton County·137th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$247
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ZIP 30655 · $1,718
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,616/yr
At $1,718/mo median
Location
CityMonroe
StateGA
CountyWalton County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, -0.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30655 covers Monroe, GA. The median rent here is $1,718/mo as of July 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 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30655?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30655 (Monroe, GA) is $1,718. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30655 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30655's median rent of $1,718/mo is $247 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30655 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30655 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #137 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,718/mo.

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 (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,718/mo in ZIP 30655. The local median household income is $69,148/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30655?

Rent in ZIP 30655 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30655 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30655 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,718/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30655 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30655 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 30655 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30655 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30655 compare to the rest of Monroe?

ZIP 30655 is pricier than Monroe as a whole. At $1,718/mo, it's $3 above the Monroe citywide median of $1,715/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30655 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30655 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,718/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 30655's median household income ($69,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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