31716 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31716 (Baconton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,448/year in property taxes on homes valued at $124,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 34% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31716 is approximately $121, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mitchell County. This is $396 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31716 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31220 (1.17%) and 30030 (1.17%).

In Baconton, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $58,297, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption exempts $2,000 of assessed value from county and school taxes with no reassessment thereafter. Mitchell County Assessor processes homestead applications — file by April 1 following your purchase to activate the exemption and check for additional county-level benefits. Request written confirmation from the Mitchell County Assessor that your exemption is effective on your first tax bill.