30035, Decatur, GA

Decatur, GA is located in the 30035 zip code. According to the 2010 census, the population of Decatur was 49,868. The median household income in Decatur was $60,000. The median home value in Decatur was $144,900. Home equity is a key factor in determining home prices.

The average rate of return on a 10-year Treasury note between January 1st and December 31st of 2010 was 5%. This means that if someone had invested $100,000 in 10-year Treasury notes at this rate of return, their investment would be worth $547,000 after 10 years. Therefore, it is safe to say that home equity is a very important factor when determining home prices.

According to Zillow's Home Value Index for ZIP Codes within 50 miles of Decatur (30035), the average home value in this area increased by 6% from 2009 to 2010. This indicates that there are many people who are buying homes and increasing their equity values. It also indicates that there are many potential buyers who are looking for homes in this area.

It is also important to consider how long it might take for the average homeowner to recoup their original investment if they were to sell their home now. According to Zillow's Home Value Index for ZIP Codes within 50 miles of Decatur (30035), the average homeowner would recoup their original investment within 9 years if they were to sell their home now (2010). Therefore, it seems that homeowners who are looking for an opportunity to increase their equity values should not wait too long before selling their homes.