ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30506

Part of Gainesville, GA

Pop. 45,612·Hall County·40th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$2,083/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$151

Reported rents

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ZIP 30506 · $2,083

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,230

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$2,160

Research median

$1,530/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

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 30506 usually run 0.5% below trend in February and 0.4% above it in May, about $19 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30506 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30506 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30506 is 67% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($97,413) is $2,435 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,160).

Rank in Gainesville

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Gainesville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30501, 5 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,522/mo), about $6,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30506. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,996/yr

At $2,083/mo median

Location

CityGainesville

StateGA

CountyHall County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30506 (Gainesville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,612

Median income

$97,413

Median age

45.1

Renters

16%

Age distribution

21.1%

17.5%

23.7%

15.4%

22.1%

Under 1821.1%

18–3417.5%

35–5423.7%

55–6415.4%

65+22.1%

Gender

51%

49%

Male51%

Female49%

Race & ethnicity

82.6%

White82.6%

Black2.7%

Hispanic11%

Asian2.2%

Other1.6%

Education (25+)

27.5%

26.1%

37.5%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma27.5%

Some college26.1%

Bachelor's+37.5%

Housing tenure

84%

16%

Owner84%

Renter16%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30506 in Gainesville, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,390 → $2,083

up 49.9%

Income

$86,093 → $97,413

up 13.1%

Population

45,327 → 45,612

up 0.6%

Renter share

17.2% → 16%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

35.2% → 37.5%

+2.3 pts

Median age

44.3 → 45.1

+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30506 in Gainesville, GA stood at $1,390 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,083, reflecting a 49.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $86,093 to $97,413 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.5% of adults here, versus 35.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30506 in Gainesville, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30506 covers Gainesville, GA. The median rent here is $2,083/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($97,413/yr), ZIP 30506 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30506?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,083/mo in ZIP 30506. The local median household income is $97,413/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30506?

Rent in ZIP 30506 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30506?

Asking rents in ZIP 30506 are usually lowest in February, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $19 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 30506 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30506 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 234 at $2,083/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30506 changed +5.0%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.