39897 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39897 (Whigham, Georgia) pay a median of $1,221/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 14% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39897 is approximately $102, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grady County. This is $623 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 39897 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30078 (0.99%) and 31008 (0.99%).

In Whigham, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $52,215, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses property at fair market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on increases. Grady County offers a $2,000 Basic Homestead Exemption plus potential county/municipal exemptions — file with the Grady County Assessor's office by April 1 of the tax year. Contact the Grady County Assessor to confirm your exemption eligibility and submission deadline.