31545 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31545 (Jesup, Georgia) pay a median of $1,133/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 12% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31545 is approximately $94, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wayne County. This is $711 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31545 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30161 (0.77%) and 30415 (0.77%).

In Jesup, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $44,260, 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 Wayne County, and you must file the exemption claim with the Wayne County Assessor to secure it — submit documentation of ownership and occupancy before April 1. Your property will be reassessed to market value at sale, with no state cap on annual increases, so budget for your tax bill to adjust to current market conditions once the deed transfers. Contact the Wayne County Assessor's office after filing to verify exemption processing and request your Notice of Assessment.