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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30021

DeKalb County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Typical home value

$254,083[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+8.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.6%
vs metro
-29.9%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 30021 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30021 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 30021 is worth $254,083 — 29.9% below the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,688 a month — a 8.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,688[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,770[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for DeKalb County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
27,781[3]
Median household income
$52,278[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of DeKalb County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,395[5]
Moved in
32,399
Moved out
34,794

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Clarkston High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · DeKalb County

    1,402 students

  • Indian Creek Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DeKalb County

    871 students

  • Jolly Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DeKalb County

    808 students

  • Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

    Other · Grades PK–12 · State Schools

    126 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$20,253

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,285
Loan principal$203,266
Down payment$50,817
Total interest paid$259,255

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.97
Monthly cost to own$1,645
Monthly rent$1,688

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30021?
The typical home in 30021 is worth $254,083, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30021?
Home values in 30021 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30021?
A typical home in 30021 rents for about $1,688 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 30021?
The effective property tax rate in 30021 is 0.7% — roughly $1,770 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30021?
ZIP code 30021 has a population of 27,781 and a median household income of $52,278.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • South Fulton, GA

    Typical home
    $254,248
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Centralhatchee, GA

    Typical home
    $253,823
    Gross yield
  • Stonecrest, GA

    Typical home
    $255,548
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Conyers, GA

    Typical home
    $257,608
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Bowdon, GA

    Typical home
    $257,915
    Gross yield
  • Griffin, GA

    Typical home
    $257,975
    Gross yield

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