The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30401 sells for about $175,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $830 a month.
ZIP 30401 — Swainsboro
The housing market in 30401 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price adjustments. Demand is primarily driven by local affordability, though high poverty rates and limited economic growth constrain significant appreciation. The market is currently balanced for buyers and sellers due to low inventory levels.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and local workers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting, rather than investors or commuters to major metros.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.2% · poverty 29.5% — 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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30401, Emanuel 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.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Emanuel County School System, which faces challenges typical of rural Georgia districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood risk varies by proximity to local waterways.
Economic momentum is modest, anchored by local government, agriculture, and small-scale manufacturing in Emanuel County.
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 utilizing U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 16 for regional travel to employment hubs.
Recreation is centered on local parks and outdoor activities typical of rural Emanuel County, with limited large-scale commercial shopping or entertainment venues.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is largely driven by agriculture, forestry, and local public sector employment within Emanuel County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along U.S. Route 1 and I-16; public transit options are minimal.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use.
The Emanuel County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market assessments.
Parcels are served by the Emanuel County School District and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and storm damage potential.
Georgia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid lender recovery processes.
Georgia law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode based on ACS 2024 vintages.
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.
- Palm Beach Island4.511.7 mi
- Harmon park4.43.2 mi
- Harmon park4.43.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a historic mill and scenic cypress pond.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.