3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 301xxRome, GA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 301 changed +1.6% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 30101–30189. Most of its 2010 population lived in Cobb County (24%), Cherokee County (18%), Paulding County (12%). Communities in the region include Mableton, Douglasville, Kennesaw, Carrollton, Woodstock. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.6%
- 5-year change
- +48.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +272%
- National rank (1 year)
- 703rd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 301 vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 301: 372.4
- Georgia: 375.3
- Marietta, GA metro: 396.7
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 301 | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.6% | +1.9% | +3.0% | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts |
| 3 years | +9.7% | +10.9% | +12.9% | −1.2 pts | −3.2 pts |
| 5 years | +48.6% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +1.0 pts | +7.4 pts |
| 10 years | +129% | +112% | +93.3% | +16.4 pts | +35.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +272% | +275% | +292% | −2.9 pts | −19.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 301 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +265% | $1,094,339 |
| Q2 2000 | +187% | $859,543 |
| Q2 2005 | +125% | $674,140 |
| Q2 2010 | +157% | $771,363 |
| Q2 2015 | +143% | $730,418 |
| Q2 2020 | +72.3% | $516,775 |
| Q2 2021 | +48.6% | $445,947 |
| Q2 2023 | +9.7% | $329,011 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.6% | $304,829 |
How ZIP3 301 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 301 ranks 703rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 16th of 20 in Georgia. Its one-year change is −1.4 pts versus the nation and −0.3 pts versus Georgia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 703rd of 882 | 16th of 20 |
| 3 years | 727th of 882 | 17th of 20 |
| 5 years | 303rd of 882 | 13th of 20 |
| 10 years | 43rd of 882 | 3rd of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 401st of 879 | 10th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 301
ZIP3 301's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 30.9% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2017, about 10 years after the top. Today it sits +112% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 301 | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -30.9% | Q2 2017 (10 yrs) | +112% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -28.4% | Q3 2016 (9.5 yrs) | +120% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 301's index has changed +68.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 301 after inflation | GA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.2% | -1.9% | -3.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -0.1% | +1.0% | -0.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +19.9% | +19.0% | +17.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +64.4% | +52.6% | +58.8% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +68.2% | +69.5% | +79.2% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 301
Regional estimate
$685,851
- Estimated gain
- $385,851
- Index change
- +129%
- Start index
- 162.91
- End index
- 372.44
ZIP3 301 (Rome, GA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 · Atlanta, GA area | GA | +1.3% | +32.8% | +387% |
| 300 · Roswell, GA area | GA | -0.6% | +43.3% | +270% |
| 302 · Peachtree City, GA area | GA | +2.5% | +49.2% | +236% |
| 307 · Dalton, GA area | GA | +4.2% | +56.0% | +282% |
| 362 · Anniston, AL area | AL | +6.3% | +53.0% | +214% |
| 305 · Gainesville, GA area | GA | +2.6% | +56.5% | +319% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 372.44 |
| Q1 2026 | 373.23 |
| Q4 2025 | 370.91 |
| Q3 2025 | 368.67 |
| Q2 2025 | 366.54 |
| Q1 2025 | 363.32 |
| Q4 2024 | 367.32 |
| Q3 2024 | 363.15 |
| Q2 2024 | 358.37 |
| Q1 2024 | 355.05 |
| Q4 2023 | 344.02 |
| Q3 2023 | 345.81 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 301?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 301, the regional index changed +1.6% over the year to Q2 2026, +48.6% over five years, +129% over ten years, and +272% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 301 appreciating faster than Georgia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.6% compares with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +7.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 301?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 301. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 30101 to 30189 (57 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.