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Waynesboro, GA — ZIP 30830

Population: 15,313 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30830 (Waynesboro, GA) is $187,023 — up 10.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 76.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,023

Median home value

+10.9%

1-year change

76.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,023
1-year appreciation
+10.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$187,210
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
$310,000
Median list price
$305,450
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+15.9%
Median days on market
76.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Waynesboro Primary School, Burke County Middle School, Burke County High School, Blakeney Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Savannah River Site (USDOE) (23.1 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.3 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,271
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Burke County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BURKE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,205
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,939
Average weekly wage
$1,869
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
59

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

How it compares

ZIP 30830State medianUS median
Median home value$187,023$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$310,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market77 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,205$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 30830?
$187,023.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30830?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30830?
Median days on market: 76.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30830?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,070/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30830?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 30830 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30830?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30830?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30830?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30830?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30830 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30830?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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