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ZIP 30542

Pop. 38,605·Hall County·106th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,822/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$143
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ZIP 30542 · $1,822
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,840/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
$21,864/yr
At $1,822/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyHall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30542 (Flowery Branch, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,605
Median income
$99,648
Median age
41.3
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
21.9%
20.9%
27.1%
16%
14.2%
Under 1821.9%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.1%
55–6416%
65+14.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
20.3%
White67.9%
Black6.7%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian2.9%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
24%
33.1%
31.3%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma24%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+31.3%
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 30542 in Flowery Branch, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,506 → $1,822
up 21.0%
Income
$82,679 → $99,648
up 20.5%
Population
37,193 → 38,605
up 3.8%
Renter share
21.2% → 21.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 31.3%
+0.6 pts
Median age
39.7 → 41.3
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30542 in Flowery Branch, GA has climbed from $1,506 to $1,822, a 21.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $99,648 today, compared with $82,679 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 37,193 residents to roughly 38,605. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30542 covers Flowery Branch, GA. The median rent here is $1,822/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,648/yr), ZIP 30542 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30542 (Flowery Branch, GA) is $1,822. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30542's median rent of $1,822/mo is $143 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30542 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30542 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #106 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,822/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30542?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,822/mo in ZIP 30542. The local median household income is $99,648/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30542?

Rent in ZIP 30542 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30542 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,822/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30542 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 30542 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30542 compare to the rest of Flowery Branch?

ZIP 30542 is pricier than Flowery Branch as a whole. At $1,822/mo, it's $3 above the Flowery Branch citywide median of $1,819/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,822/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 30542's median household income ($99,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30542 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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