96080 Property Tax Rate

Red Bluff, California · Part of Tehama County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

56.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,134

$178/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,134

Monthly

$178

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. California Avg56.4% below
vs. National Avg20.7% below

How ZIP 96080 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 96080$2,134
California Average$4,900
National Average$2,690

ZIP 96080

0.68%

Effective rate

California Avg

0.69%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in California

0.11%state avg 0.69%3.84%

Lower than 50% of ZIP codes in California(50th percentile, 1,562 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 96080

Property owners in ZIP code 96080 (Red Bluff, California) pay a median of $2,134/year in property taxes on homes valued at $314,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is near the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96080 is approximately $178, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tehama County. This is $2,766 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 96080 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 91010 (0.68%) and 91040 (0.68%).

In Red Bluff, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $63,365, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 96080, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Tehama County's tax assessor directly.

Buyer decision brief

What ZIP 96080 means for your housing budget

Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.

Monthly escrow signal

$178/mo

Based on median annual tax paid

State context

0.02 percentage points below the California average

California average: 0.69%

Data confidence

High confidence

The Census margin of error is $230, about 11% of the median tax estimate.

Verify before you offer

  • Confirm parcel assessed value with Tehama County assessor.
  • Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
  • Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
  • Review school district and special assessment boundaries.

This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 96080?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 96080 (Red Bluff, CA) is 0.68%. 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 Red Bluff, CA (96080)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 96080 is $2,134. 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 96080 compare to the California average?
ZIP code 96080's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the California state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,134, compared to the state average of $4,900.
What is the median home value in ZIP 96080?
The median home value in ZIP code 96080 (Red Bluff, CA) is $314,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 96080 in?
ZIP code 96080 is part of Tehama County in California. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in California, visit the Tehama County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$230. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 96080 is part of Tehama County, California. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Tehama County on TaxByCounty →
By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, 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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