30078 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30078 (Snellville, Georgia) pay a median of $3,137/year in property taxes on homes valued at $316,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 13% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30078 is approximately $261, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gwinnett County. This is $1,293 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30078 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31008 (0.99%) and 39897 (0.99%).

In Snellville, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $90,054, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia has no statewide property tax cap; your property resets to market value at purchase and is reassessed annually by Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County offers a $2,000 basic homestead exemption plus additional exemptions for seniors 65+, veterans, and disabled persons — file with the Gwinnett County Assessor's office by April 1 following purchase. Apply for homestead exemption at the Gwinnett County Assessor's office within 60 days of closing and inquire about county-specific exemptions that may apply to your situation.