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Zcta 30040, GA

Zcta 30040, GA.

Population: 82,532 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 30040, GA is $595,494 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $615,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,325/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$595,494

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$595,494
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+92.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$622,953
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
$615,000
Median list price
$648,500
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
318
For-sale inventory
470
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
413
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
126

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,325/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,880/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,970/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,090/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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
Otwell Middle School, Forsyth Central High School, Cumming Elementary School, Vickery Creek Elementary School, Sawnee Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.8%
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
54.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,888
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,339

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Stoney Point Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER, PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,269 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
2.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,842
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
89.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,958
Average weekly wage
$1,206
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,692

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

How it compares

Zcta 30040State medianUS median
Median home value$595,494$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$615,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market46 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,325/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,842$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 Zcta 30040, GA?
$595,494.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 30040, GA?
$615,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 30040, GA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 30040, GA?
Typical rent: $2,325/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 30040, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
Is Zcta 30040, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 30040, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 30040, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 30040, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 30040, GA?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 30040, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 30040, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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