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Fort valley, GA — ZIP 31030

Population: 17,473 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31030 (Fort valley, GA) is $160,935 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $198,000 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,187/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$160,935

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,935
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$164,716
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
$198,000
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+7.0%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,187/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hunt Elementary School, Fort Valley Middle School, Peach County High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Woolfolk Chemical Works, Inc. (1.5 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)

Annual precipitation
49.4 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,979

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Webb & Shepard Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS, ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT PEACH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+42 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
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,523
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,309
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

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

How it compares

ZIP 31030State medianUS median
Median home value$160,935$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$198,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market55 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,187/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,523$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 31030?
$160,935.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31030?
$198,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31030?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31030?
Typical rent: $1,187/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31030?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
Is ZIP 31030 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31030?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31030?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31030?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Woolfolk Chemical Works, Inc., 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 31030?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31030 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31030?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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