ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30549

Part of Jefferson, GA

Pop. 32,075·Jackson County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,886/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$46

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30549 · $1,886

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,540

4 BR+

$2,010

Research median

$1,200/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30549 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30549 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($96,195) is $2,405 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,010).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30529, 9 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,545/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30549. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,632/yr

At $1,886/mo median

Location

CityJefferson

StateGA

CountyJackson County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30549 (Jefferson, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,075

Median income

$96,195

Median age

38.6

Renters

16.5%

Age distribution

25%

19.6%

29.3%

14.2%

Under 1825%

18–3419.6%

35–5429.3%

55–6411.9%

65+14.2%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

83.1%

White83.1%

Black7%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian2%

Other1.3%

Education (25+)

30%

28.6%

32.7%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma30%

Some college28.6%

Bachelor's+32.7%

Housing tenure

83.5%

16.5%

Owner83.5%

Renter16.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 30549 in Jefferson, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,716 → $1,886

up 9.9%

Income

$82,164 → $96,195

up 17.1%

Population

29,191 → 32,075

up 9.9%

Renter share

16.8% → 16.5%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

29.1% → 32.7%

+3.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 30549 in Jefferson, GA stood at $1,716 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,886, reflecting a 9.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30549 in Jefferson, GA now reports about $96,195, up from $82,164 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 9.9% since 2021, moving from about 29,191 residents to roughly 32,075. College-educated residents now make up 32.7% of adults here, versus 29.1% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30549 in Jefferson, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30549 covers Jefferson, GA. The median rent here is $1,886/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($96,195/yr), ZIP 30549 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30549?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,886/mo in ZIP 30549. The local median household income is $96,195/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30549?

Rent in ZIP 30549 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 30549 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30549 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #83 of 234 at $1,886/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30549 changed +2.1%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.