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Rockmart, GA — ZIP 30153

Population: 18,467 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30153 (Rockmart, GA) is $258,868 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,700/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,868

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,868
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+149.5%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$265,940
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$289,999
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,700/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Paulding County, Polk County
Schools include
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary, Eastside Elementary School, Rockmart High School, Rockmart Middle School, Van Wert Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,929
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,699

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Polk County Airport- Cornelius Moore Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA, PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSTAR PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+143 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
30.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,760
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,413
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30153State medianUS median
Median home value$258,868$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market63 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,700/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,760$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30153?
$258,868.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30153?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30153?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30153?
Typical rent: $1,700/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30153?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 30153 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30153?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30153?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30153?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30153?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30153 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30153?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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