How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30038?

The typical home in 30038 is worth $255,548, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 30038?

Home values in 30038 are down 6.3% over the past year, and up 3.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 30038?

A typical home in 30038 rents for about $1,613 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 30038?

The effective property tax rate in 30038 is 1.0% — roughly $2,441 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 30038 has a population of 43,776 and a median household income of $73,694.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30038

DeKalb County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Typical home value

$255,548^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -6.3%
5-year / yr: +3.3%
10-year / yr: +7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -10.0%
vs metro: -29.5%
vs state: ≈ state median

Price history

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

The typical home in 30038 is worth $255,548 — 29.5% below the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,613 a month — a 7.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,613^[2]
Gross yield: 7.6%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.5%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.0%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,441^[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: 43,776^[3]
Median household income: $73,694^[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: 9
Elementary: 6
Middle: 1
High: 2

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
High · Grades 9–12 · DeKalb County
1,431 students
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
High · Grades 9–12 · DeKalb County
1,272 students
Flat Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DeKalb County
986 students
Salem Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · DeKalb County
927 students
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DeKalb County
600 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield7.6%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%

Annual rent$19,357

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,292

Loan principal$204,439

Down payment$51,110

Total interest paid$260,750

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.06

Monthly cost to own$1,710

Monthly rent$1,613

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: 14th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 82nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 88th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30038?: The typical home in 30038 is worth $255,548, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30038?: Home values in 30038 are down 6.3% over the past year, and up 3.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30038?: A typical home in 30038 rents for about $1,613 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 30038?: The effective property tax rate in 30038 is 1.0% — roughly $2,441 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30038?: ZIP code 30038 has a population of 43,776 and a median household income of $73,694.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

30349 vs 30038 →
South Fulton, GA
Typical home
$254,248
Gross yield
8.4%
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Clarkston, GA
Typical home
$254,083
Gross yield
8.0%
30217
Centralhatchee, GA
Typical home
$253,823
Gross yield
—
30012
Conyers, GA
Typical home
$257,608
Gross yield
7.3%
30108
Bowdon, GA
Typical home
$257,915
Gross yield
—
30224
Griffin, GA
Typical home
$257,975
Gross yield
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