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ZIP 30721

Part of Dalton, GA
Pop. 53,060·Whitfield County·204th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,375/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.1%
vs US Median
-$590
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 30721 · $1,375
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,100/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
$16,500/yr
At $1,375/mo median
Location
CityDalton
StateGA
CountyWhitfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -14.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30721 (Dalton, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,060
Median income
$62,094
Median age
35.7
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
25.5%
23.6%
26.1%
13.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3423.6%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.1%
65+13.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
58.4%
47.4%
White58.4%
Black3.6%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
31.3%
35.6%
19.8%
13.3%
No HS diploma31.3%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30721 in Dalton, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,820 → $62,094
up 45.0%
Population
53,180 → 53,060
down 0.2%
Renter share
37.3% → 34.7%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
11.1% → 13.3%
+2.2 pts

Median household income climbed from $42,820 to $62,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 45.0% shift. The renter share has eased from 37.3% to 34.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.1% to 13.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30721 covers Dalton, GA. The median rent here is $1,375/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,094/yr), ZIP 30721 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30721 (Dalton, GA) is $1,375. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30721's median rent of $1,375/mo is $590 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30721 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30721 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #204 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,375/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,375/mo in ZIP 30721. The local median household income is $62,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30721?

Rent in ZIP 30721 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30721 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,375/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 30721 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30721 compare to the rest of Dalton?

ZIP 30721 is more affordable than Dalton overall. At $1,375/mo, it's $142 below the Dalton citywide median of $1,517/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,375/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 30721's median household income ($62,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30721 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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