The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31021 sells for about $160,490, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $856 a month.
ZIP 31021 — Dublin
The Eastman housing market is experiencing steady price appreciation, with home values rising 11.5% year-over-year. While the market is currently balanced, the limited inventory and consistent demand from local buyers are supporting price growth. The area remains an affordable option for residents, though the broader economic outlook remains tied to regional agricultural and public sector stability.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living with a lower cost of housing compared to larger Georgia metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 11.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 26.8% — 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 7.3%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 31021, 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.
The local economy is anchored by regional agricultural and manufacturing sectors with steady, modest development activity.
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.
The mean travel time to work is approximately 21.9 minutes, reflecting a rural commute profile with limited public transit options.
The area features local parks and outdoor recreational opportunities typical of rural Georgia, with limited large-scale commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workforce needs.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and local government services, with the city serving as the county seat.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to regional hubs.
Development is focused on small-scale residential and commercial infill projects within the city limits.
The Dodge County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on annual market adjustments to reflect current sales data.
Parcels are subject to Dodge County school district taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including occasional severe storm risks common to central Georgia.
Georgia operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under power-of-sale clauses.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.