31791 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31791 (Sylvester, Georgia) pay a median of $1,237/year in property taxes on homes valued at $112,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.10%, which is 26% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31791 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Worth County. This is $607 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31791 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30673 (1.10%) and 31794 (1.10%).

In Sylvester, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $62,093, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption provides a $2,000 assessed-value exemption for owner-occupants with no reassessment thereafter. Worth County Assessor administers this exemption plus potential county additions — file your homestead application by April 1 following purchase to lock in the reduction and check for additional county or city exemptions. Contact the Worth County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to obtain forms and verify your eligibility.