31801 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31801 (Box Springs, Georgia) pay a median of $763/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.44%, which is 50% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31801 is approximately $64, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marion County. This is $1,081 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31801 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30665 (0.43%) and 30572 (0.43%).

In Box Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $51,793, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption reduces your assessed value by $2,000 with no reassessment as long as you own and occupy the property. Marion County Assessor administers this exemption plus any local add-ons — apply by April 1 after purchase to secure the reduction and explore county-specific senior or disabled-homeowner programs. Request your homestead application form from the Marion County Assessor immediately after closing.