The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30338 sells for about $662,500, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,891 a month.
ZIP 30338 — Dunwoody
The 30338 housing market is currently favoring sellers, driven by low inventory and sustained demand for high-value properties. Median prices have seen a significant year-over-year increase, reflecting the area's desirability and strong economic fundamentals. While market conditions remain competitive, the pace of sales indicates a healthy, albeit tight, inventory environment.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and professionals working in the Perimeter business corridor. It offers a suburban lifestyle with urban-adjacent convenience, attracting both long-term homeowners and corporate renters.
Median prices moved up 12.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 4.4% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.2%/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 5.9%/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 30338, DeKalb 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 Dunwoody area are generally lower than the Atlanta metropolitan average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a proactive community policing strategy.
The area is served by the DeKalb County School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and strong parental involvement. Schools in this ZIP are consistently rated above average for the state.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local creek basins. Wildfire risk is negligible.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Perimeter Center business district, a major employment hub for corporate headquarters and healthcare. Infrastructure investment remains focused on traffic management and mixed-use redevelopment.
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.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-285 and GA-400, providing a central location for commuting to the Perimeter, Buckhead, and Downtown Atlanta employment cores. Public transit is available via MARTA rail stations located just outside the ZIP boundaries.
The area features extensive green space including Brook Run Park, which offers trails, playgrounds, and community events. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the Dunwoody Village and Perimeter Mall districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, supported by the area's proximity to major corporate offices. Short-term rental activity is regulated by local municipal ordinances.
The economy is anchored by the Perimeter Center business district, which hosts major corporate headquarters, financial services, and healthcare providers. The area serves as a primary employment node for the northern Atlanta metro.
The area is served by a robust network of highways including I-285 and GA-400, with MARTA rail access providing transit options to the broader Atlanta region.
Development is focused on high-density mixed-use projects near transit hubs and the revitalization of older commercial centers.
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner and Appraisal Department manage assessments, with annual updates based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to DeKalb County school and general fund taxes, with specific utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Southeast.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
The largest park in the city, featuring trails, a skate park, and community gardens.
A major regional shopping destination located on the edge of the ZIP.
A historic and commercial hub featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Ashworth
Governs The Woodlands
Governed by covenants and rules designed to preserve property values and neighborhood integrity; specific restrictions not detailed in public summary.
Governs Bellewood
Residential use only; home businesses permitted only under specific conditions; leasing restrictions apply via amendment.
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.