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Demorest, GA — ZIP 30535

Population: 8,674 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 30535 (Demorest, GA) is $316,846 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,302 after a median 29 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,846

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$316,846
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.2%
10-year appreciation
+129.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$316,846
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$334,302
Median list price
$386,991
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$829/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$865/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,007/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,318/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Fairview Elementary School, Demorest Elementary School, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.4 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,703
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,311

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Habersham County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (64 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,386
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,376
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

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

How it compares

ZIP 30535State medianUS median
Typical home value$316,846$255,549$285,053
Median sale price$334,302$302,411$319,906
Median days on market29 days60 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,386$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 typical home value in ZIP 30535?
$316,846.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30535?
$334,302.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30535?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30535?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,007/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30535?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 30535 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 30535. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30535?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30535?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30535?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30535?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 30535 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30535?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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