96129 Property Tax Rate
Beckwourth, California · Part of Plumas County
Effective Tax Rate
0.57%
63.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,772
$148/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,772
Monthly
$148
Eff. Rate
0.57%
How ZIP 96129 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 96129
0.57%
Effective rate
California Avg
0.69%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in California
Lower than 82% of ZIP codes in California(18th percentile, 1,562 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 96129
Property owners in ZIP code 96129 (Beckwourth, California) pay a median of $1,772/year in property taxes on homes valued at $312,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 18% below the California state average of 0.69%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96129 is approximately $148, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Plumas County. This is $3,128 less than the California average of $4,900/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 96129 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 91345 (0.57%) and 93620 (0.57%).
If you're considering purchasing a home in 96129, 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 Plumas County's tax assessor directly.
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 96129 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
$148/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.13 percentage points below the California average
California average: 0.69%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $201, about 11% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Plumas 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.
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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
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$201. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 96129 is part of Plumas County, California. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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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.