93255 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93255 (Onyx, California) pay a median of $2,163/year in property taxes on homes valued at $188,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.15%, which is 65% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93255 is approximately $180, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kern County. This is $2,737 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93255 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 93544 (1.15%) and 95391 (1.16%).

In Onyx, property taxes represent approximately 6.0% of the median household income of $36,334, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Kern County property to the purchase price at closing and caps annual increases at 2%, meaning your tax obligation is anchored to your purchase price. Kern County provides a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Kern County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Contact the Kern County Assessor to file your exemption claim and confirm your base year value in writing.