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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30040

Forsyth County · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Typical home value

$599,541[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+111.1%
vs metro
+65.3%
vs state
+134.3%
ZIP 30040 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30040 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 30040 is worth $599,541 — 65.3% above the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,289 a month — a 4.6% 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
$2,289[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,996[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
82,532[3]
Median household income
$137,211[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+324[5]
Moved in
8,542
Moved out
8,218

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
6
Middle
3
High
3
  • West Forsyth High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Forsyth County

    2,464 students

  • Forsyth Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Forsyth County

    2,387 students

  • Sawnee Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Forsyth County

    1,831 students

  • Hendricks Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Forsyth County

    1,383 students

  • George W. Whitlow Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Forsyth County

    1,237 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 yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$27,463

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$3,032
Loan principal$479,633
Down payment$119,908
Total interest paid$611,745

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 ratio1.69
Monthly cost to own$3,866
Monthly rent$2,289

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
24th percentile[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30040?
The typical home in 30040 is worth $599,541, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30040?
Home values in 30040 are down 2.6% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30040?
A typical home in 30040 rents for about $2,289 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 30040?
The effective property tax rate in 30040 is 0.7% — roughly $3,996 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30040?
ZIP code 30040 has a population of 82,532 and a median household income of $137,211.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Roswell, GA

    Typical home
    $590,903
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Peachtree City, GA

    Typical home
    $582,971
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Suwanee, GA

    Typical home
    $616,883
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Brooks, GA

    Typical home
    $623,970
    Gross yield
  • Atlanta, GA

    Typical home
    $572,542
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Peachtree Corners, GA

    Typical home
    $571,756
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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