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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30742

Catoosa County · Chattanooga, TN-GA

Typical home value

$258,226[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.1%
vs metro
-14.1%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 30742 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30742 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 30742 is worth $258,226 — 14.1% below the Chattanooga, TN-GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,155 a month — a 5.4% 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
$1,155[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,936[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Catoosa 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
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
7,745[3]
Median household income
$49,323[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+188[5]
Moved in
2,215
Moved out
2,027

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Catoosa County

    988 students

  • Battlefield Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Catoosa County

    468 students

  • Battlefield Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Catoosa County

    421 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 yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$13,856

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$1,306
Loan principal$206,581
Down payment$51,645
Total interest paid$263,483

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 ratio1.46
Monthly cost to own$1,682
Monthly rent$1,155

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
47th percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30742?
The typical home in 30742 is worth $258,226, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30742?
Home values in 30742 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30742?
A typical home in 30742 rents for about $1,155 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 30742?
The effective property tax rate in 30742 is 0.7% — roughly $1,936 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30742?
ZIP code 30742 has a population of 7,745 and a median household income of $49,323.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • East Ridge, TN

    Typical home
    $259,954
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Chattanooga, TN

    Typical home
    $264,383
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Chickamauga, GA

    Typical home
    $265,537
    Gross yield
  • Dunlap, TN

    Typical home
    $274,972
    Gross yield
  • Jasper, TN

    Typical home
    $275,183
    Gross yield
  • Trenton, GA

    Typical home
    $240,434
    Gross yield

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