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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30153

Polk County

Typical home value

$255,097[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+9.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.2%
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 30153 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30153 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 30153 is worth $255,097. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,700 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
$1,700[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
$1,678[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
18,467[3]
Median household income
$57,377[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+147[5]
Moved in
1,144
Moved out
997

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Rockmart High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Polk County

    967 students

  • Eastside Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Polk County

    771 students

  • Van Wert Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Polk County

    687 students

  • Rockmart Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Polk County

    679 students

  • Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Paulding County

    648 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$20,394

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$1,290
Loan principal$204,078
Down payment$51,019
Total interest paid$260,290

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$1,643
Monthly rent$1,700

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30153?
The typical home in 30153 is worth $255,097, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30153?
Home values in 30153 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30153?
A typical home in 30153 rents for about $1,700 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 30153?
The effective property tax rate in 30153 is 0.7% — roughly $1,678 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30153?
ZIP code 30153 has a population of 18,467 and a median household income of $57,377.

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