31525 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31525 (Brunswick, Georgia) pay a median of $1,212/year in property taxes on homes valued at $198,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 30% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31525 is approximately $101, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Glynn County. This is $632 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31525 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30755 (0.61%) and 39861 (0.60%).

In Brunswick, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $65,896, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) applies to primary residences in Glynn County, but you must file the exemption claim with the Glynn County Assessor to activate it — submit documentation of ownership and occupancy within 60 days of purchase. Your property will be reassessed to market value at sale under Georgia law, with no state protection against increases, so expect your tax burden to reflect current market conditions immediately upon transfer. File your homestead claim before April 1 to ensure it applies to the current tax year.