The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30830 sells for about $145,900, or $111 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $815 a month.
ZIP 30830 — Waynesboro
The 30830 housing market remains stable, characterized by affordable home values and steady demand driven by regional energy sector employment. While inventory is limited, the market shows consistent year-over-year price appreciation and moderate activity levels. Buyers are primarily local residents or those relocating for industrial projects in the surrounding Burke County area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options, as well as those employed in the regional energy and agricultural sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 6.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 6.1% · poverty 17.7% — 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 4.5%/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 3.9%/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 30830, Burke 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 Waynesboro area are generally consistent with regional rural Georgia trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Burke County School District, which maintains a standard accountability rating consistent with rural district performance.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to eastern Georgia; property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, manufacturing, and energy sectors, including proximity to Plant Vogtle, which serves as a major regional employer.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling toward Augusta for employment via major state highways.
The area features local parks and community facilities in Waynesboro, with access to regional outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing opportunities in the surrounding Burke County landscape.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with a mix of single-family homes and small-scale multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the energy sector, specifically Plant Vogtle, alongside traditional agricultural operations and local government services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with State Routes 24, 56, and 80 serving as the primary corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on supporting the workforce needs of the energy sector and maintaining infrastructure for the growing rural population.
The Burke County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on annual adjustments to reflect current market conditions and agricultural land use.
Parcels are subject to Burke County school and general tax levies, with specific utility districts serving the incorporated areas of Waynesboro.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Georgia coastal plain.
Net domestic migration has been stable, with modest growth driven by regional industrial projects.
Georgia operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 30830.
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.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Highlights local history and cultural heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.