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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30601

Clarke County · Athens-Clarke County, GA

Typical home value

$307,817[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+9.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.4%
vs metro
-6.6%
vs state
+20.3%
ZIP 30601 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30601 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 30601 is worth $307,817 — 6.6% below the Athens-Clarke County, GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,861 a month — a 7.3% 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
$1,861[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,292[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Clarke 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
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
25,899[3]
Median household income
$39,219[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-408[5]
Moved in
4,927
Moved out
5,335

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Coile Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Clarke County

    595 students

  • Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarke County

    486 students

  • Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarke County

    395 students

  • Fowler Drive Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarke County

    392 students

  • Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarke County

    378 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$22,332

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$1,556
Loan principal$246,253
Down payment$61,563
Total interest paid$314,083

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 ratio1.08
Monthly cost to own$2,003
Monthly rent$1,861

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
93rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30601?
The typical home in 30601 is worth $307,817, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30601?
Home values in 30601 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30601?
A typical home in 30601 rents for about $1,861 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 30601?
The effective property tax rate in 30601 is 0.7% — roughly $2,292 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30601?
ZIP code 30601 has a population of 25,899 and a median household income of $39,219.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Comer, GA

    Typical home
    $305,865
    Gross yield
  • Danielsville, GA

    Typical home
    $323,540
    Gross yield
  • Lexington, GA

    Typical home
    $289,503
    Gross yield
  • Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

    Typical home
    $326,182
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

    Typical home
    $333,127
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Colbert, GA

    Typical home
    $334,093
    Gross yield

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