30185 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30185 (Whitesburg, Georgia) pay a median of $888/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 39% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30185 is approximately $74, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carroll County. This is $956 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30185 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30170 (0.53%) and 31512 (0.53%).

In Whitesburg, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $68,516, 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. Carroll County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county-specific additional exemptions — file your application with the Carroll County Assessor by April 1 of the year following purchase. Submit your exemption request to the Carroll County Board of Assessors immediately after closing to secure the tax benefit on your first bill.