Roofs in 30326 (Atlanta, GA): home ages, storms and what to plan for

In 30326 (Atlanta, GA), about 28% of homes were built long enough ago that their original roofs would already be due, and the biggest group of houses dates to the 2000s.

When homes here were built

Share of homes by decade built (Census ACS 2023 5-year). Clay bars: built long enough ago that the original roof would be at or past a typical asphalt shingle lifespan in Georgia.

2% of homes are single-family detached houses and 34% of occupied homes are owner-occupied; the median owner-occupied home value is about $451,300.

Many homes here are reaching the point where an original builder-grade roof is wearing out: granules in the gutters, brittle tabs, and the first leaks around pipe boots. See signs you need a new roof and pipe boot leaks.

Storm exposure

Radar shows no hail of three quarters of an inch or more here since October 14, 2020. Wind, heat and age still wear roofs down; see wind damage in Georgia.

Neighboring zip codes: 30305 (Atlanta), 30324 (Atlanta), 30342 (Atlanta). More for Atlanta and Fulton County.

Questions homeowners ask

• Do I need to replace drip edge when I replace my roof?
• Is GAF Timberline AS II still sold, and when does it make sense?
• How do you roof a garage?
• Should I replace my roof or repair it?
• How long can ice and water shield be exposed before it is covered?

Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Lifespan estimate assumes a typical asphalt shingle roof lasts about 20 to 25 years in Georgia; actual roofs may have been replaced earlier after storms. Hail: NOAA MRMS radar estimates and NWS reports.