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Zcta 30157, GA

Zcta 30157, GA.

Population: 53,445 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 30157, GA is $325,611 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,045/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,611

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$325,611
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+102.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$343,326
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
$350,000
Median list price
$373,490
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
254
For-sale inventory
336
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
379
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
93 days
New listings (monthly)
83

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,045/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
East Paulding Middle School, Paulding County High School, South Paulding Middle School, East Paulding High School, Nebo Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.6%
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
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,084
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,533

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Silver Comet Field at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
36
Hospitals include
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER-EAST ALABAMA, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (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)
+1,331 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,571
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,525
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,326

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

How it compares

Zcta 30157State medianUS median
Typical home value$325,611$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market54 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,045/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,571$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 Zcta 30157, GA?
$325,611.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 30157, GA?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 30157, GA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 30157, GA?
Typical rent: $2,045/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 30157, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Zcta 30157, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 30157, GA. 14 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 Zcta 30157, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 30157, 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 30157, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 30157, GA?
9 schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 30157, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 30157, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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