Question 1

Is 30096 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30096 in Duluth has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Duluth city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 30096 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 30096?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30096 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 30096. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 30096 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Duluth. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 30096?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 30096 is approximately $418K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 30096 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 30096 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 30096 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 30096 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Duluth. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 30096 scores similarly to the middle tier of Duluth neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Duluth — ZIP 30096

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence	KG–06	—	—	—
Duluth High School	09–12	—	—	—
Duluth Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Harris Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Berkeley Lake Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Mason Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Radloff Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Chesney Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ferguson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
New Life Academy of Excellence	PK–08	—	—	—
Coleman Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
McClure Health Science High School	09–12	—	—	—