35594 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35594 (Winfield, Alabama) pay a median of $389/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.27%, which is 27% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35594 is approximately $32, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fayette County. This is $216 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35594 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36046 (0.27%) and 36092 (0.27%).

In Winfield, property taxes represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $47,946, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama reassesses property on the county's schedule rather than at sale, so you will initially be taxed at the prior owner's assessed value until Fayette County conducts its next countywide reassessment. Fayette County provides homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners—contact the Fayette County Assessor's office immediately to file for your exemption. Request written confirmation of your exemption and obtain your assessment notice to establish your tax baseline.