30137 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30137 (Emerson, Georgia) pay a median of $1,630/year in property taxes on homes valued at $191,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.85%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30137 is approximately $136, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bartow County. This is $214 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30137 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30268 (0.85%) and 31405 (0.85%).

In Emerson, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $76,319, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses all properties at fair market value annually with no cap on increases, and your property will be reassessed to the purchase price upon sale. Bartow County offers a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 off assessed value for primary residences, plus county and school district additional exemptions — file by April 1 with the Bartow County Assessor's office. Contact the Bartow County Board of Assessors immediately after closing to claim your exemption and verify your assessment reflects the current homestead benefit.