31015 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31015 (Cordele, Georgia) pay a median of $1,470/year in property taxes on homes valued at $125,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.18%, which is 35% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31015 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crisp County. This is $374 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31015 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 39846 (1.18%) and 31030 (1.17%).

In Cordele, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $41,930, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses property at fair market value when purchased, and your tax burden will be based on the current assessed value unless you claim available exemptions. Crisp County provides a $2,000 homestead exemption for primary residences and may offer additional county exemptions — apply to the Crisp County Tax Assessor by April 1 to begin saving on taxes. Contact the Crisp County Tax Assessor before April 1 to file your homestead exemption claim and verify all available exemptions are applied.