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ZIP 30742

Pop. 7,745·Catoosa County·227th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,166/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$799
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 30742 · $1,166
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,250/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
$13,992/yr
At $1,166/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyCatoosa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30742 (Fort Oglethorpe, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,745
Median income
$49,323
Median age
40.5
Renters
63.4%
Age distribution
19.4%
23.3%
23.7%
25.3%
Under 1819.4%
18–3423.3%
35–5423.7%
55–648.3%
65+25.3%
Gender
45.3%
54.7%
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White88.9%
Black2.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.9%
34.9%
35.4%
16.8%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
36.6%
63.4%
Owner36.6%
Renter63.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30742 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,298 → $49,323
up 19.4%
Population
7,539 → 7,745
up 2.7%
Renter share
58.6% → 63.4%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.3% → 16.8%
+1.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $49,323 today, compared with $41,298 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,539 to 7,745 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 63.4% of households rent today, against 58.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30742 covers Fort Oglethorpe, GA. The median rent here is $1,166/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($49,323/yr), ZIP 30742 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 30742?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30742 (Fort Oglethorpe, GA) is $1,166. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30742 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30742's median rent of $1,166/mo is $799 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30742 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30742 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #227 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,166/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30742?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,166/mo in ZIP 30742. The local median household income is $49,323/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30742?

Rent in ZIP 30742 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30742 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30742 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,166/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($49,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30742 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30742 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.4% of ZIP 30742 households are renters, while 36.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30742 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30742 compare to the rest of Fort Oglethorpe?

ZIP 30742 is pricier than Fort Oglethorpe as a whole. At $1,166/mo, it's $69 above the Fort Oglethorpe citywide median of $1,097/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30742 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30742 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,166/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30742's median household income ($49,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30742 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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