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ZIP 30540

Part of Ellijay, GA
Pop. 20,582·Gilmer County·64th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,000/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+33.2%
vs US Median
+$35
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ZIP 30540 · $2,000
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$670
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$970/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
$24,000/yr
At $2,000/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyGilmer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +33.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30540 (Ellijay, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,582
Median income
$72,578
Median age
49.9
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
18.9%
16.8%
20.6%
16.3%
27.4%
Under 1818.9%
18–3416.8%
35–5420.6%
55–6416.3%
65+27.4%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
13%
White85.8%
Hispanic13%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
14%
35.4%
28.9%
21.6%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30540 in Ellijay, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,670 → $72,578
up 15.8%
Population
19,621 → 20,582
up 4.9%
Renter share
26.7% → 21.1%
-5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 21.6%
+1.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $62,670 to $72,578 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30540 in Ellijay, GA adding about 961 residents over the five-year window, up 4.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 26.7% to 21.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30540 covers Ellijay, GA. The median rent here is $2,000/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($72,578/yr), ZIP 30540 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30540?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30540 (Ellijay, GA) is $2,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30540 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30540's median rent of $2,000/mo is $35 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30540 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30540 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #64 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30540?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,000/mo in ZIP 30540. The local median household income is $72,578/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30540?

Rent in ZIP 30540 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 30540 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30540 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,000/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($72,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30540 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30540 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 30540 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30540 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30540 compare to the rest of Ellijay?

ZIP 30540 is pricier than Ellijay as a whole. At $2,000/mo, it's $99 above the Ellijay citywide median of $1,901/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30540 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30540 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,000/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 30540's median household income ($72,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30540 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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