The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30285 sells for about $84,732, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 30285 — The Rock
The housing market in 30285 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains consistent for rural residential properties, though the pace of sales is tempered by the area's distance from major employment centers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to reach major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.1% · poverty 4.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 30285, Pike County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area reports low crime rates consistent with rural residential communities in the region, generally trending stable compared to nearby urban centers.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pike County School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating and serves a primarily rural student population.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-scale commercial activity, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 45-60 minutes to reach major employment hubs in the southern Atlanta metropolitan area.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring local community parks, nearby state wildlife management areas, and limited local shopping options.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily consisting of single-family homes with minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, small business, and service-sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county roads; there is no public transit service available in this rural area.
Development is currently limited to low-density residential projects and small-scale commercial improvements.
The Pike County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Pike County School District taxes and local fire/emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for regional risks related to wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 30285.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- High Falls Water Park4.218.3 mi
- Wild Daisy Farm4.815.4 mi
- Bank Street Cafe4.418.5 mi
- Greatest Generation Memorial Park4.67.5 mi
- Weaver Park4.48 mi
- Ritz Theatre4.68.2 mi
- Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge4.818.6 mi
- Historic Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge4.815.5 mi
- Hamlin Hills Farm4.219.5 mi
- A Novel Experience4.910.4 mi
- Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority4.311.8 mi
- Greatest Generation Memorial Park4.67.5 mi
- Weaver Park4.48 mi
- Summers Field Park4.46.8 mi
- Morgan Dairy Golf Club4.112.8 mi
- Ingles Market4.37.4 mi
- Dollar General48.1 mi
- Belk4.26.8 mi
- Thomaston South4.27.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.