3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 303xxAtlanta, GA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 303 changed +1.3% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 30303–30363. Most of its 2010 population lived in Fulton County (67%), DeKalb County (28%). Communities in the region include Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, North Atlanta, East Point, North Druid Hills. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +32.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- +387%
- National rank (1 year)
- 747th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 303 vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 303: 486.8
- Georgia: 375.3
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro: 374.5
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 303 | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.3% | +1.9% | +3.0% | −0.7 pts | −1.8 pts |
| 3 years | +5.7% | +10.9% | +12.9% | −5.2 pts | −7.2 pts |
| 5 years | +32.8% | +47.6% | +41.3% | −14.8 pts | −8.5 pts |
| 10 years | +85.3% | +112% | +93.3% | −26.9 pts | −8.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +387% | +275% | +292% | +111.5 pts | +95.2 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 303 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 | +375% | $1,425,081 |
| Q2 2000 | +199% | $897,971 |
| Q2 2005 | +126% | $678,411 |
| Q2 2010 | +134% | $701,484 |
| Q2 2015 | +100.0% | $599,975 |
| Q2 2020 | +47.7% | $443,234 |
| Q2 2021 | +32.8% | $398,396 |
| Q2 2023 | +5.7% | $317,046 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.3% | $303,750 |
How ZIP3 303 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 303 ranks 747th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 18th of 20 in Georgia. Its one-year change is −1.8 pts versus the nation and −0.7 pts versus Georgia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 747th of 882 | 18th of 20 |
| 3 years | 813th of 882 | 20th of 20 |
| 5 years | 760th of 882 | 20th of 20 |
| 10 years | 539th of 882 | 18th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 96th of 879 | 2nd of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 303
ZIP3 303's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 18.8% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2015, about 8 years after the top. Today it sits +105% 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 303 | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -18.8% | Q2 2015 (8 yrs) | +105% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -27.3% | Q3 2016 (9.2 yrs) | +105% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 303's index has changed +120% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 303 after inflation | GA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.5% | -1.9% | -2.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -3.8% | +1.0% | -1.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +7.1% | +19.0% | +15.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +33.3% | +52.6% | +50.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +120% | +69.5% | +69.2% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 303
Regional estimate
$556,043
- Estimated gain
- $256,043
- Index change
- +85.35%
- Start index
- 262.62
- End index
- 486.76
ZIP3 303 (Atlanta, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 · Roswell, GA area | GA | -0.6% | +43.3% | +270% |
| 301 · Rome, GA area | GA | +1.6% | +48.6% | +272% |
| 302 · Peachtree City, GA area | GA | +2.5% | +49.2% | +236% |
| 305 · Gainesville, GA area | GA | +2.6% | +56.5% | +319% |
| 306 · Athens-Clarke County, GA area | GA | +0.9% | +53.6% | +325% |
| 307 · Dalton, GA area | GA | +4.2% | +56.0% | +282% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 486.76 |
| Q1 2026 | 487.80 |
| Q4 2025 | 485.34 |
| Q3 2025 | 482.66 |
| Q2 2025 | 480.75 |
| Q1 2025 | 473.30 |
| Q4 2024 | 475.26 |
| Q3 2024 | 473.50 |
| Q2 2024 | 469.46 |
| Q1 2024 | 461.48 |
| Q4 2023 | 458.32 |
| Q3 2023 | 456.58 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 303?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 303, the regional index changed +1.3% over the year to Q2 2026, +32.8% over five years, +85.3% over ten years, and +387% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 303 appreciating faster than Georgia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.3% compares with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.8 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −8.5 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 303?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 303. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 30303 to 30363 (40 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.