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ZIP Code 30540

Gilmer, Georgia

FIPS 30540

Juniper

ZIP Code 30540 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$294,600

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,582

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,600

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,015

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.06

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$956

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

60

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 30540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 30540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 30540 is $294,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 30540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 30540 is $1,015, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 30540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 30540 cost about 4.06× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 30540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 30540 is $956 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 30540?
Home prices in ZIP Code 30540 have moved 65% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 30540?
ZIP Code 30540 averages 60°F year-round, summer highs near 88°F, winter lows around 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 30540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 30540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →