ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31021

Part of Dublin, GA

Pop. 28,190·Laurens County·224th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,168/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$764

Reported rents

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ZIP 31021 · $1,168

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$700

1 BR

$740

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,280

4 BR+

$1,610

Research median

$970/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31021 changed +10.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,697) is $1,392 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,280); a 4-bedroom is $1,610.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31021. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,016/yr

At $1,168/mo median

Location

CityDublin

StateGA

CountyLaurens County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31021 (Dublin, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,190

Median income

$55,697

Median age

37.7

Renters

44.7%

Age distribution

24.8%

21.9%

22.1%

13%

18.1%

Under 1824.8%

18–3421.9%

35–5422.1%

55–6413%

65+18.1%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

49.2%

44.5%

White49.2%

Black44.5%

Hispanic1.1%

Asian1.7%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

12.3%

36.7%

29.1%

21.9%

No HS diploma12.3%

HS diploma36.7%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+21.9%

Housing tenure

55.3%

44.7%

Owner55.3%

Renter44.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31021 in Dublin, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$42,184 → $55,697

up 32.0%

Population

27,821 → 28,190

up 1.3%

Renter share

41.4% → 44.7%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

18.8% → 21.9%

+3.1 pts

Median age

41.6 → 37.7

-3.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,184 to $55,697 across the same window, up 32.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,821 to 28,190 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 44.7% of households rent today, against 41.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.8% to 21.9%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31021 covers Dublin, GA. The median rent here is $1,168/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($55,697/yr), ZIP 31021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,168/mo in ZIP 31021. The local median household income is $55,697/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31021?

Rent in ZIP 31021 has risen 10.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 31021 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31021 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #224 of 234 at $1,168/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31021 changed +10.1%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.