36483 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 36483 (Wing, Alabama) pay a median of $242/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.17%, which is 54% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36483 is approximately $20, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Covington County. This is $363 less than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36483 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36539 (0.17%) and 36921 (0.17%).

In Wing, property taxes represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $57,900, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama has no statewide property tax cap; Covington County reassesses at market value upon sale, and owners pay based on the new valuation with annual adjustments set locally. Homeowners 65 and older with annual income below $12,500 qualify for a $5,000 Homestead Exemption — apply to the Covington County Assessor by December 31. File your homestead exemption with the Covington County Assessor's office before year-end to reduce your assessed value on the first tax notice.