36527 Property Tax Rate

Spanish Fort, Alabama · Part of Baldwin County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.33%

88.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,139

$95/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,139

Monthly

$95

Eff. Rate

0.33%

vs. Alabama Avg88.3% above
vs. National Avg57.7% below

How ZIP 36527 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 36527$1,139
Alabama Average$605
National Average$2,690

ZIP 36527

0.33%

Effective rate

Alabama Avg

0.37%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Alabama

0.13%state avg 0.37%2.62%

Lower than 52% of ZIP codes in Alabama(48th percentile, 551 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 36527

Property owners in ZIP code 36527 (Spanish Fort, Alabama) pay a median of $1,139/year in property taxes on homes valued at $348,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.33%, which is 11% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 36527 is approximately $95, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Baldwin County. This is $534 more than the Alabama average of $605/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 36527 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35954 (0.33%) and 36035 (0.33%).

In Spanish Fort, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $112,672, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not limit annual assessment growth; your home will be reassessed to market value at purchase and may increase annually based on local appraisals. Baldwin County's $4,000 Homestead Exemption applies to primary residences—file your application with the Baldwin County Assessor using your deed and proof of occupancy. Contact Baldwin County Assessor immediately after closing to apply for the exemption and verify your assessment includes the correct homestead reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 36527?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 36527 (Spanish Fort, AL) is 0.33%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Spanish Fort, AL (36527)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 36527 is $1,139. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 36527 compare to the Alabama average?
ZIP code 36527's effective tax rate of 0.33% is lower than the Alabama state average of 0.37%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,139, compared to the state average of $605.
What is the median home value in ZIP 36527?
The median home value in ZIP code 36527 (Spanish Fort, AL) is $348,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 36527 in?
ZIP code 36527 is part of Baldwin County in Alabama. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Alabama, visit the Baldwin County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$145. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 36527 is part of Baldwin County, Alabama. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Baldwin County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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