ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30809

Part of Evans, GA

Pop. 54,743·Columbia County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,887/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$45

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ZIP 30809 · $1,887

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

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,670

2 BR

$1,890

3 BR

$2,440

4 BR+

$2,970

Research median

$1,890/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 30809 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30809 changed +3.5% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($125,272) is $3,132 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,970).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30907, 5 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,468/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30809. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,644/yr

At $1,887/mo median

Location

CityEvans

StateGA

CountyColumbia County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30809 (Evans, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

54,743

Median income

$125,272

Median age

39.6

Renters

14.8%

Age distribution

26.3%

18%

28.2%

16.2%

Under 1826.3%

18–3418%

35–5428.2%

55–6411.4%

65+16.2%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

72.1%

White72.1%

Black11.8%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian5.6%

Other1.5%

Education (25+)

16.2%

30.6%

49%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma16.2%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+49%

Housing tenure

85.2%

14.8%

Owner85.2%

Renter14.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 30809 in Evans, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,625 → $1,887

up 16.1%

Income

$116,881 → $125,272

up 7.2%

Population

51,985 → 54,743

up 5.3%

Renter share

13.2% → 14.8%

+1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

48.2% → 49%

+0.8 pts

The median rent in ZIP 30809 in Evans, GA stood at $1,625 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,887, reflecting a 16.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $116,881 to $125,272 across the same window, up 7.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 51,985 residents to roughly 54,743. Renters now make up 14.8% of households, compared with 13.2% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30809 in Evans, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30809 covers Evans, GA. The median rent here is $1,887/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($125,272/yr), ZIP 30809 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30809?

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 $1,887/mo in ZIP 30809. The local median household income is $125,272/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30809?

Rent in ZIP 30809 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 30809 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30809 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #82 of 234 at $1,887/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30809 changed +3.5%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.