85142 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 85142 (Queen Creek, Arizona) pay a median of $2,433/year in property taxes on homes valued at $521,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 14% below the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85142 is approximately $203, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pinal County. This is $722 more than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85142 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85362 (0.47%) and 85281 (0.47%).

In Queen Creek, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $125,236, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arizona taxes owner-occupied primary residences at a 10% assessment ratio (vs. 18% for other property types), and your home will be reassessed at purchase price when you buy; Limited Property Value caps annual increases thereafter. The Pinal County Assessor administers the Senior Valuation Protection program for owners 65+ who have occupied their home 10+ years — bring proof of age and occupancy to the assessor's office. File your owner-occupancy claim at the Pinal County Assessor's office within 60 days of closing to lock in the lower 10% assessment rate.