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ZIP 30549

Pop. 32,075·Jackson County·135th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,741/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$224
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ZIP 30549 · $1,741
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,892/yr
At $1,741/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyJackson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, +2.4% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30549 in Jefferson, GA now reports about $96,195, up from $82,164 in 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30549 covers Jefferson, GA. The median rent here is $1,741/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($96,195/yr), ZIP 30549 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30549?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30549 (Jefferson, GA) is $1,741. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30549 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30549's median rent of $1,741/mo is $224 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30549 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30549 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #135 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,741/mo.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,741/mo in ZIP 30549. The local median household income is $96,195/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30549?

Rent in ZIP 30549 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30549 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30549 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,741/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($96,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30549 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30549 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of ZIP 30549 households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30549 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30549 compare to the rest of Jefferson?

ZIP 30549 is more affordable than Jefferson overall. At $1,741/mo, it's $32 below the Jefferson citywide median of $1,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30549 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30549 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,741/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 30549's median household income ($96,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30549 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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