30139 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30139 (Fairmount, Georgia) pay a median of $1,062/year in property taxes on homes valued at $135,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.78%, which is 10% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30139 is approximately $89, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gordon County. This is $782 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30139 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30742 (0.78%) and 30565 (0.78%).

In Fairmount, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $62,188, 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 purchase price at sale. Gordon County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 plus county-specific additional exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences — apply to the Gordon County Assessor by April 1. File your exemption application with the Gordon County Board of Assessors immediately after purchase to secure the tax benefit before your first bill arrives.