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ZIP 30534

Pop. 34,365·Dawson County·36th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,134/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$169
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ZIP 30534 · $2,134
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,700/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,608/yr
At $2,134/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDawson County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30534 (Dawsonville, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,365
Median income
$95,341
Median age
39.5
Renters
21.8%
Age distribution
21.9%
22.3%
25.8%
13.9%
16.1%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422.3%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.9%
65+16.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White86.7%
Black1.8%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
28.1%
27.7%
34.4%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
78.2%
21.8%
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30534 in Dawsonville, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,447 → $95,341
up 24.7%
Population
29,695 → 34,365
up 15.7%
Renter share
20% → 21.8%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 34.4%
+3.9 pts
Median age
43.1 → 39.5
-3.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $76,447 to $95,341 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 30534 in Dawsonville, GA adding about 4,670 residents over the five-year window, up 15.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 20% to 21.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.5% to 34.4% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 30534

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30534 covers Dawsonville, GA. The median rent here is $2,134/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($95,341/yr), ZIP 30534 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30534?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30534 (Dawsonville, GA) is $2,134. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30534 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30534's median rent of $2,134/mo is $169 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30534 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30534 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #36 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,134/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30534?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,134/mo in ZIP 30534. The local median household income is $95,341/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30534?

Rent in ZIP 30534 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30534 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30534 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,134/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($95,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30534 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30534 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.8% of ZIP 30534 households are renters, while 78.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30534 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30534 compare to the rest of Dawsonville?

ZIP 30534 sits right at the Dawsonville citywide median of $2,134/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30534 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30534 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,134/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 30534's median household income ($95,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30534 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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