81237 Property Tax Rate

Ohio City, Colorado · Part of Gunnison County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.36%

7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,750

$146/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,750

Monthly

$146

Eff. Rate

0.36%

vs. Colorado Avg7% below
vs. National Avg34.9% below

How ZIP 81237 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 81237$1,750
Colorado Average$1,882
National Average$2,690

ZIP 81237

0.36%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.42%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Colorado

0.11%state avg 0.42%0.83%

Lower than 65% of ZIP codes in Colorado(35th percentile, 454 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 81237

Property owners in ZIP code 81237 (Ohio City, Colorado) pay a median of $1,750/year in property taxes on homes valued at $481,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.36%, which is 13% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81237 is approximately $146, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gunnison County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81237 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80832 (0.36%) and 80512 (0.36%).

Colorado properties reassess to market value at purchase with no annual cap under current law; Gunnison County buyers should expect their assessed value to reflect the full purchase price. Homeowners age 65+ with 10+ years of residence qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption—file with the Gunnison County Assessor to lower your taxable base materially. Submit your exemption application to the Gunnison County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 81237?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 81237 (Ohio City, CO) is 0.36%. 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 Ohio City, CO (81237)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 81237 is $1,750. 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 81237 compare to the Colorado average?
ZIP code 81237's effective tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.42%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,750, compared to the state average of $1,882.
What is the median home value in ZIP 81237?
The median home value in ZIP code 81237 (Ohio City, CO) is $481,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 81237 in?
ZIP code 81237 is part of Gunnison County in Colorado. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Colorado, visit the Gunnison County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$70. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 81237 is part of Gunnison County, Colorado. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Gunnison 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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