The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31023 sells for about $225,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $735 a month.
ZIP 31023 — Eastman
The housing market in ZIP 31023 remains stable with modest price growth and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though the market is constrained by a lack of new construction. Current conditions reflect a balanced, slow-moving market typical of rural Georgia.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living. It appeals to those who prefer a quiet community and are comfortable with a car-dependent commute to nearby employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 21.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 31023, Dodge County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Eastman area are generally consistent with rural Georgia averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a stable presence, and the area is considered safer than larger urban centers in the state.
Schools in the Dodge County School District generally receive average ratings, with a focus on foundational education and community-based extracurricular programs. The district serves the majority of the ZIP code's student population.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks near the Ocmulgee River basin. Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect standard regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, manufacturing, and public sector employment in Eastman. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining regional highway connectivity rather than large-scale urban expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-23 and US-341 toward regional employment hubs in Dublin or Warner Robins. Public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Ocmulgee River for fishing and boating, and local parks in Eastman. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the downtown Eastman area.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small apartment complexes. Vacancy pressure remains low due to consistent demand from local workers.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and local manufacturing, with Eastman serving as the primary commercial hub for Dodge County. Employment is stable, supported by local government and service-sector roles.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-23 and US-341 serving as the primary corridors. There is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements. No major large-scale infrastructure projects are currently under construction.
The Dodge County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on annual market adjustments to ensure equitable taxation across the county.
Parcels are subject to Dodge County school taxes and local municipal taxes where applicable. No major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance is standard for rural Georgia, with premiums influenced by proximity to fire stations and flood zones. Market health is stable.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 31023 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.