31008 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31008 (Byron, Georgia) pay a median of $2,006/year in property taxes on homes valued at $202,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 13% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31008 is approximately $167, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Peach County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31008 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30078 (0.99%) and 39897 (0.99%).

In Byron, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $82,855, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Your Georgia property will be reassessed at market value upon purchase, and the assessed value will be based on the transaction price unless you claim exemptions. Peach County provides a $2,000 homestead exemption for primary residences and may have additional county-level exemptions — file your exemption claim with the Peach County Tax Assessor by April 1. Reach out to the Peach County Tax Assessor within weeks of closing to submit your homestead exemption application and verify your assessment.