85920 Property Tax Rate

Alpine, Arizona · Part of Apache County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.43%

27.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,246

$104/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,246

Monthly

$104

Eff. Rate

0.43%

vs. Arizona Avg27.2% below
vs. National Avg53.7% below

How ZIP 85920 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 85920$1,246
Arizona Average$1,711
National Average$2,690

ZIP 85920

0.43%

Effective rate

Arizona Avg

0.54%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Arizona

0.19%state avg 0.54%2.68%

Lower than 75% of ZIP codes in Arizona(25th percentile, 328 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 85920

Property owners in ZIP code 85920 (Alpine, Arizona) pay a median of $1,246/year in property taxes on homes valued at $292,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 21% below the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85920 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Apache County. This is $465 less than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85920 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85037 (0.43%) and 85015 (0.43%).

In Alpine, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $69,375, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arizona taxes owner-occupied primary residences at a 10% assessment ratio versus 18% for other property types, delivering meaningful tax savings from day one of ownership. Apache County's Senior Valuation Protection program limits annual value increases for qualifying seniors 65+ in their primary residence — contact the Apache County Assessor to learn income and residency requirements. File your owner-occupied primary residence declaration with the Apache County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to ensure you receive the lower 10% assessment ratio on your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 85920?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 85920 (Alpine, AZ) is 0.43%. 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 Alpine, AZ (85920)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 85920 is $1,246. 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 85920 compare to the Arizona average?
ZIP code 85920's effective tax rate of 0.43% is lower than the Arizona state average of 0.54%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,246, compared to the state average of $1,711.
What is the median home value in ZIP 85920?
The median home value in ZIP code 85920 (Alpine, AZ) is $292,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 85920 in?
ZIP code 85920 is part of Apache County in Arizona. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Arizona, visit the Apache County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$376. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 85920 is part of Apache County, Arizona. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Apache 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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