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ZIP 31061

Pop. 41,764·Baldwin County·211th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$639
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ZIP 31061 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,130/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
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyBaldwin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.1% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31061 (Milledgeville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,764
Median income
$54,263
Median age
36.3
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
18.4%
30.4%
21.4%
12.7%
17.1%
Under 1818.4%
18–3430.4%
35–5421.4%
55–6412.7%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.1%
42.4%
White51.1%
Black42.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.8%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
12.4%
31.5%
29.7%
26.4%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31061 in Milledgeville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,827 → $54,263
up 8.9%
Population
41,678 → 41,764
up 0.2%
Renter share
38.8% → 40.6%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.4% → 26.4%
+0.0 pts

Median household income rose from $49,827 to $54,263 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% shift. Renters now make up 40.6% of households, compared with 38.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31061 covers Milledgeville, GA. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($54,263/yr), ZIP 31061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31061 (Milledgeville, GA) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31061's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31061 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31061 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #211 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 31061. The local median household income is $54,263/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31061?

Rent in ZIP 31061 has increased 17.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31061 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($54,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 31061 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31061 compare to the rest of Milledgeville?

ZIP 31061 is pricier than Milledgeville as a whole. At $1,326/mo, it's $34 above the Milledgeville citywide median of $1,292/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 31061's median household income ($54,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31061 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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