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ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30814

Part of Harlem, GA
Pop. 10,682·Columbia County·240th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$970/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$995
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 30814 · $970
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$970/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,640/yr
At $970/mo median
Location
CityHarlem
StateGA
CountyColumbia County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30814 (Harlem, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,682
Median income
$74,129
Median age
38.9
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
20.2%
22.5%
24.8%
17%
15.5%
Under 1820.2%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6417%
65+15.5%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
23.9%
White66.3%
Black23.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
33.6%
37%
19.4%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30814 in Harlem, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,672 → $74,129
up 9.5%
Population
11,201 → 10,682
down 4.6%
Renter share
21% → 24.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 19.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
35.2 → 38.9
+3.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $67,672 to $74,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 11,201 to 10,682 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 24.6% of households rent today, against 21% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.2% to 19.4%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 30814 covers Harlem, GA. The median rent here is $970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($74,129/yr), ZIP 30814 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30814?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30814 (Harlem, GA) is $970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30814 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30814's median rent of $970/mo is $995 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30814 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30814 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #240 out of 242 ZIPs at $970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30814?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $970/mo in ZIP 30814. The local median household income is $74,129/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30814?

Rent in ZIP 30814 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30814 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30814 is considered very affordable for renters. At $970/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($74,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30814 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30814 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 30814 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30814 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30814 compare to the rest of Harlem?

ZIP 30814 is more affordable than Harlem overall. At $970/mo, it's $953 below the Harlem citywide median of $1,923/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30814 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30814 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $970/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 30814's median household income ($74,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30814 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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