ZIP Code 30605

In ZIP code 30605, near Athens, homes carry a median value of $314,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.87%. That combination yields an annual tax bill of roughly $2,700, which lands heavily against a median household income of $50,062. With per-capita income at $30,077, many households feel the squeeze between housing costs and everyday expenses, especially since the combined sales tax rate reaches 8.00%. Buying here means weighing a substantial tax obligation against earnings that trail the home prices, a tension that shapes who can settle in this part of the Athens area.