The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30605 sells for about $329,000, or $206 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,182 a month.
ZIP 30605 — Athens
The 30605 housing market is characterized by a median listing price of $329,000 and a slower sales pace compared to the previous year. While inventory remains available, the market is seeing a cooling trend in rental prices and increased days on market for listings. Growth is supported by new residential lot releases in established communities.
This ZIP is suitable for family buyers and individuals seeking large, ready-to-build lots or established residential communities within reach of Athens' amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 27.8% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30605, Athens 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 features ongoing residential development, such as the St. Charles community, which is adding new estate lots to meet demand for custom home construction.
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.
The area is located within minutes of major commuter routes, providing access to the broader Athens employment core.
The area offers proximity to local schools, shopping centers, and residential community amenities.
The rental market in 30605 shows a median rent of $1,350 per month, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of approximately 10%.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Athens-Clarke County metro area, which includes major institutional and commercial employers.
The area relies on regional highway corridors for access to the Athens employment core.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion, including new estate-lot subdivisions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZIP-Codes.com
- Sanford Stadium4.84.6 mi
- The Classic Center4.65 mi
- Stegeman Coliseum4.74.4 mi
- South Kitchen + Bar4.65.1 mi
- B&B Theatres Athens 1243.5 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.84 mi
- University 16 Cinemas4.68.1 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.79.3 mi
- J&J Flea Market4.19.8 mi
- Bear Hollow Zoo4.54.4 mi
- Georgia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Lyndon House Arts Center4.65.4 mi
- Scull Shoals Historic Site4.312 mi
- Morton Theatre4.75.2 mi
- Historic Elder Mill Covered Bridge4.77.6 mi
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia4.84 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.79.3 mi
- Bishop Park4.66.9 mi
- Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department)4.79.8 mi
- Sandy Creek Nature Center4.86.9 mi
- University Golf Course4.73.4 mi
- Jennings Mill Country Club4.48.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.46.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square4.62.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center4.58.4 mi
- Georgia Square Mall3.89.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Butler's Crossing4.57.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A highly regarded community featuring estate lots and protective covenants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.