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ZIP 30506

Pop. 45,612·Hall County·50th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,050/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
+$85
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ZIP 30506 · $2,050
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,600/yr
At $2,050/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +4.5% 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
$1,312 → $2,050
up 56.3%
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 $1,312 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,050, reflecting a 56.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30506 covers Gainesville, GA. The median rent here is $2,050/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($97,413/yr), ZIP 30506 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30506?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30506 (Gainesville, GA) is $2,050. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30506 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30506's median rent of $2,050/mo is $85 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30506 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30506 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #50 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,050/mo.

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 $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,050/mo in ZIP 30506. The local median household income is $97,413/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30506?

Rent in ZIP 30506 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30506 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30506 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,050/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($97,413/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30506 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30506 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of ZIP 30506 households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30506 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30506 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 30506 is pricier than Gainesville as a whole. At $2,050/mo, it's $415 above the Gainesville citywide median of $1,635/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30506 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30506 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,050/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 30506's median household income ($97,413/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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