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U.S. ZIP Code · GA31796

Worth County · Albany, GA

Typical home value

$248,657[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.1%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.5%
vs metro
+68.2%
vs state
-2.8%
ZIP 31796 location in GA
Location of ZIP 31796 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 31796 is worth $248,657 — 68.2% above the Albany, GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 9.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,676[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Worth County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,048[3]
Median household income
$45,833[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Worth County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-84[5]
Moved in
457
Moved out
541

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,257
Loan principal$198,926
Down payment$49,731
Total interest paid$253,719

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,688
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31796?
The typical home in 31796 is worth $248,657, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 31796?
Home values in 31796 are up 9.1% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 31796?
The effective property tax rate in 31796 is 1.1% — roughly $2,676 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 31796?
ZIP code 31796 has a population of 1,048 and a median household income of $45,833.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Albany, GA

    Typical home
    $237,803
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Leesburg, GA

    Typical home
    $263,118
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Sumner, GA

    Typical home
    $196,308
    Gross yield
  • Ty Ty, GA

    Typical home
    $175,167
    Gross yield
  • Sylvester, GA

    Typical home
    $168,778
    Gross yield
  • Doerun, GA

    Typical home
    $167,414
    Gross yield

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