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Athens, GA — ZIP 30606

Population: 47,865 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30606 (Athens, GA) is $377,918 — up 1.5% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,671/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$377,918

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$377,918
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+117.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$378,251
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
231
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,671/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Clarke Middle School, Timothy Elementary School, Whitehead Road Elementary School, Alps Road Elementary School, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
48.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (49 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
104
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-701 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,202
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,629
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
212

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

How it compares

ZIP 30606State medianUS median
Median home value$377,918$259,559$289,727
Typical rent$1,671/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,202$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 30606?
$377,918.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30606?
Typical rent: $1,671/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30606?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30606?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30606?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30606?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30606?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 30606?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30606?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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