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Jefferson, GA — ZIP 30549

Population: 32,075 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 30549 (Jefferson, GA) is $409,798 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $429,874 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,886/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,798

Typical home value

-1.4%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$409,798
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.4%
10-year appreciation
+105.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$417,300
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
$429,874
Median list price
$444,899
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
158
For-sale inventory
209
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
294
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,886/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$993/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,014/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Jackson County, Jefferson City
Schools include
West Jackson Middle School, Gum Springs Elementary School, Jefferson High School, Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,011
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,604

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (42 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Jackson County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (45 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+1,360 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
63.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,105
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,759
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,827

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

How it compares

ZIP 30549State medianUS median
Typical home value$409,798$255,549$285,053
Median sale price$429,874$302,411$319,906
Median days on market75 days60 days48 days
Typical rent$1,886/mo$1,777/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$3,105$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 30549?
$409,798.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30549?
$429,874.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30549?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30549?
Typical rent: $1,886/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30549?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 30549 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 30549. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30549?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30549?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30549?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30549?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 30549 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30549?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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