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ZIP 30728

Pop. 18,790·Walker County·208th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,343/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+25.5%
vs US Median
-$622
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ZIP 30728 · $1,343
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,070/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,116/yr
At $1,343/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyWalker County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +25.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30728 (Lafayette, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,790
Median income
$55,455
Median age
41.8
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
21.8%
20%
26.6%
12.8%
18.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3420%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.8%
65+18.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.4%
White90.4%
Black2.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
15%
36.8%
33.3%
14.9%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+14.9%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30728 in Lafayette, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,596 → $55,455
up 27.2%
Population
19,283 → 18,790
down 2.6%
Renter share
33.1% → 26.6%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 14.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
39.5 → 41.8
+2.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30728 in Lafayette, GA now reports about $55,455, up from $43,596 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30728 in Lafayette, GA losing about 493 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.1% to 26.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 30728 covers Lafayette, GA. The median rent here is $1,343/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,455/yr), ZIP 30728 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30728?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30728 (Lafayette, GA) is $1,343. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30728 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30728's median rent of $1,343/mo is $622 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30728 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30728 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #208 out of 237 ZIPs at $1,343/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30728?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,343/mo in ZIP 30728. The local median household income is $55,455/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30728?

Rent in ZIP 30728 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 30728 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30728 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,343/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($55,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30728 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30728 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 30728 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30728 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30728 compare to the rest of Lafayette?

ZIP 30728 sits right at the Lafayette citywide median of $1,343/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30728 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30728 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,343/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 30728's median household income ($55,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30728 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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