31211 Property Tax Rate

Macon, Georgia · Part of Jones County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.89%

23% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,420

$118/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,420

Monthly

$118

Eff. Rate

0.89%

vs. Georgia Avg23% below
vs. National Avg47.2% below

Buyer decision brief

What ZIP 31211 means for your housing budget

Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.

Monthly escrow signal

$118/mo

Based on median annual tax paid

State context

0.02 percentage points above the Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.87%

Data confidence

High confidence

The Census margin of error is $191, about 13% of the median tax estimate.

Verify before you offer

  • Confirm parcel assessed value with Jones County assessor.
  • Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
  • Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
  • Review school district and special assessment boundaries.

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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.

Data confidence ledger

Can you trust ZIP 31211 for comparison?

Quality score 101/100

ACS vintage

2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.

ZCTA caveat

Census area, not parcel boundary

USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.

Field completeness

3/3 required fields

Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.

MOE status

Strong ACS confidence

$191 tax MOE, 13% of the median tax estimate.

Last site refresh

March 10, 2026

Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.

County fallback

County advisory available

Jones County is used for assessor verification and broader context.

Tax bill anatomy

What can change your actual bill in ZIP 31211

Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.

Assessed value

The ZCTA median home value is $159,600, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.

Effective rate

The displayed rate is 0.89%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.

Exemptions

Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.

Reassessment

A purchase can change assessed value depending on Georgia and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.

Escrow impact

The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $118 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.

Assessor verification

Jones County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.

How ZIP 31211 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 31211$1,420
Georgia Average$1,844
National Average$2,690

ZIP 31211

0.89%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.87%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Georgia

0.31%state avg 0.87%2.13%

Higher than 57% of ZIP codes in Georgia(57th percentile, 656 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 31211

Property owners in ZIP code 31211 (Macon, Georgia) pay a median of $1,420/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31211 is approximately $118, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jones County. This is $424 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31211 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30907 (0.89%) and 30813 (0.89%).

In Macon, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $51,595, 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; Jones County may offer county-specific or school district exemptions — contact the Jones County Assessor's office to identify all programs you may qualify for. Submit your exemption claim by April 1 to the Jones County Assessor to ensure you receive the full benefit on your tax bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 31211?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 31211 (Macon, GA) is 0.89%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Macon, GA (31211)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 31211 is $1,420. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 31211 compare to the Georgia average?
ZIP code 31211's effective tax rate of 0.89% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,420, compared to the state average of $1,844.
What is the median home value in ZIP 31211?
The median home value in ZIP code 31211 (Macon, GA) is $159,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 31211 in?
ZIP code 31211 is part of Jones County in Georgia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Georgia, visit the Jones County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$191. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 31211 is part of Jones County, Georgia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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