The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30420 sells for about $262,000, or $140 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,006 a month.
ZIP 30420 — Cobbtown
The housing market in 30420 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Georgia market. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, local agricultural workers, and those looking for affordable, low-density living within reach of regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 11.1% · poverty 23.9% — 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 9.6%/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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30420, Candler 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.
Crime rates in the Cobbtown area are generally low, consistent with rural Candler County, though specific localized trend data is not determinable.
Schools serving this area are part of the Candler County School District, which provides standard rural educational services; specific ratings are not determinable.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk varying by proximity to local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and proximity to the I-16 corridor, which serves as a regional logistics and transit artery.
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 traveling to Metter or Statesboro for employment via GA-129 and nearby highway access.
Recreation is largely rural-focused, with access to local community parks and open spaces in nearby Metter and surrounding Candler County.
The rental market is limited, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and logistics, with significant employment provided by regional distribution centers and local government.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with GA-129 and I-16 providing the primary connectivity to regional employment centers.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth near the Metter city limits.
The Candler County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Candler County School District taxes and general county-wide service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and storm risk common to Southeast Georgia.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 30420.
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.
Local community park serving the broader county area.
Primary local hub for groceries and essential services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.