30102 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30102 (Acworth, Georgia) pay a median of $2,251/year in property taxes on homes valued at $292,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 12% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30102 is approximately $188, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cherokee County. This is $407 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30102 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30148 (0.77%) and 31318 (0.77%).

In Acworth, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $91,673, 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 with reassessments conducted by Cherokee County. Cherokee County offers a $2,000 basic homestead exemption on assessed value plus additional exemptions for seniors 65+, veterans, and disabled owners — file with the Cherokee County Assessor's office by April 1 following purchase. Contact the Cherokee County Assessor within 60 days of closing to file homestead exemption and determine your eligibility for county-specific or municipal exemptions.