Roofs in 30363 (Atlanta, GA): home ages, storms and what to plan for

30363 (Atlanta, GA) has about 2,570 homes. Most were built in the 2000s, which tells you a lot about where its roofs are in their life: about 8% of homes would be on at least their second roof by now.

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.

5% of homes are single-family detached houses and 59% of occupied homes are owner-occupied; the median owner-occupied home value is about $386,800.

Most roofs here are still young, so storms matter more than age. A newer roof can still be totaled by hail, and the warranty does not cover storm damage; that is what homeowners insurance is for. See how long roofs last in Georgia.

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: 30309 (Atlanta), 30332 (Atlanta), 30313 (Atlanta). More for Atlanta and Fulton County.

Questions homeowners ask

• What does a roof deck look like?
• What is the truth about metal roofs?
• What are GAF Timberline HDZ RS shingles?
• How does moss grow on roofs, and why does it pick some roofs over others?
• Can you make a roof pitch steeper or change it?

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.