The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31085 sells for about $116,100, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 31085 — Shady Dale
The housing market in 31085 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, stable community. Prices remain modest compared to the broader Atlanta metro area, driven by limited new construction and a reliance on existing housing stock. Data for specific metrics like active listings and price cuts are estimated based on local market activity as official ZIP-level monthly reports are not published.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or individuals who prefer low-density living and are comfortable with longer commutes to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 15.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 3.5%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 31085, Jasper County GA
The area is served by the Jasper County School District, which provides rural public education options for the local community.
The area is primarily rural with standard regional risks for wind and storm events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential enclave with minimal new commercial infrastructure development.
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.
Residents typically commute by car to employment hubs in nearby cities like Covington or Madison, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including access to local woodlands and small community parks, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is small and primarily composed of single-family homes, with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with most residents commuting outside the ZIP for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
Jasper County Central Appraisal District manages assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential property valuations.
Parcels are subject to Jasper County school and general county tax levies; no major MUD or PID districts are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and distance from emergency services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boost Trampoline Park4.417.8 mi
- Beautiful Beginnings Farm Inc4.96.4 mi
- Shawn O'Brian's4.416.2 mi
- Five O'clock Sports Bar & Grill4.419.4 mi
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center4.86.8 mi
- Factory Shoals Park4.612 mi
- Historic Uncle Remus Museum4.615.2 mi
- Madison-Morgan Cultural Center4.714.8 mi
- Blaque Butterfly at Reese Hall4.88.7 mi
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center4.86.8 mi
- Factory Shoals Park4.612 mi
- Sugar Creek Marina4.718.7 mi
- Bear Creek Marina4.211.6 mi
- Farmview Market4.612.5 mi
- Ingles Market4.29.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Provides youth and adult athletic programs for the county.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.