31036 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31036 (Hawkinsville, Georgia) pay a median of $1,209/year in property taxes on homes valued at $156,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 11% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31036 is approximately $101, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pulaski County. This is $635 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31036 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30277 (0.77%) and 31749 (0.77%).

In Hawkinsville, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $48,310, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses properties at market value upon sale, with no cap on the increase from the prior owner's assessed value. All Georgia homeowners receive a $2,000 Basic Homestead Exemption off assessed value; verify with the Pulaski County Assessor's office that it is applied and ask about additional exemptions for seniors, disabled owners, or veterans. File your homestead exemption application by April 1 with the Pulaski County Assessor to confirm eligibility for the tax year.