85936 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 85936 (Saint Johns, Arizona) pay a median of $514/year in property taxes on homes valued at $178,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 47% below the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85936 is approximately $43, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Apache County. This is $1,197 less than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85936 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85257 (0.29%) and 85322 (0.28%).

In Saint Johns, property taxes represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $127,227, 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.