30248 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30248 (Locust Grove, Georgia) pay a median of $2,523/year in property taxes on homes valued at $275,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.92%, which is 5% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30248 is approximately $210, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Henry County. This is $679 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30248 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31647 (0.92%) and 30360 (0.92%).

In Locust Grove, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $85,458, 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. Henry County offers a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 plus county and school district additional exemptions for primary residences — file your application with the Henry County Assessor by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Henry County Board of Assessors within weeks of closing to claim your homestead exemption and confirm it is applied to your assessment.