The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30602 sells for about $347,467, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are up +2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,036 a month.
ZIP 30602 — Athens
The housing market in ZIP 30602 is unique due to its status as a university-exclusive ZIP code, resulting in extremely low owner-occupancy and high rental demand. Market metrics for the broader Athens area show modest price appreciation and stable inventory levels. The local economy remains heavily tied to the University of Georgia's operations and student population.
This ZIP is primarily for students, faculty, and university staff who require immediate proximity to the University of Georgia campus.
Median prices moved up 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
45% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 18.3% · poverty 22.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 4.8%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30602, Clarke 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 is served by the Clarke County School District, which provides public education for the Athens-Clarke County region.
The area is anchored by the University of Georgia, which serves as the primary economic driver and major employer for the region.
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.
Located in the heart of the University of Georgia campus, this ZIP is highly walkable and serves as the central hub for university-related transit.
The area features extensive access to university facilities, including campus greenbelts, athletic venues, and proximity to downtown Athens shopping and dining.
The rental market is dominated by university-affiliated housing and student-focused apartments, with high demand driven by the academic calendar.
The economy is heavily concentrated in higher education, research, and university-related services, with the University of Georgia as the dominant employer.
The area is served by the Athens Transit system and the University of Georgia's internal bus network, providing robust connectivity across the campus and city.
Development is primarily focused on university infrastructure and student-oriented mixed-use projects.
Parcels are subject to the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government tax jurisdiction and the Clarke County School District.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Rush Athens Trampoline Park4.45.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese44.9 mi
- ACTIVE CLIMBING - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym4.81.2 mi
- Escape the Space - Live Escape Room in Athens, GA4.72.2 mi
- Sanford Stadium4.80.3 mi
- The Classic Center4.60.4 mi
- Stegeman Coliseum4.70.8 mi
- South Kitchen + Bar4.60.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.119.6 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.83.6 mi
- University 16 Cinemas4.65.4 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.75 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.15.3 mi
- Bear Hollow Zoo4.52 mi
- Georgia Museum of Art4.81 mi
- Lyndon House Arts Center4.60.7 mi
- Scull Shoals Historic Site4.316.1 mi
- Morton Theatre4.70.4 mi
- Historic Elder Mill Covered Bridge4.710.5 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.83.6 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.75 mi
- Bishop Park4.62.2 mi
- Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department)4.78.4 mi
- Sandy Creek Nature Center4.82.3 mi
- Lane Creek Golf Club3.811.9 mi
- The Georgia Club4.712.5 mi
- University Golf Course4.72.7 mi
- Jennings Mill Country Club4.45.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.42.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square4.62.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center4.54.7 mi
- Georgia Square Mall3.85.3 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.15.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary anchor for the ZIP, featuring historic architecture and academic facilities.
Major collegiate football stadium located within the ZIP boundaries.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.