81401 Property Tax Rate

Montrose, Colorado · Part of Montrose County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.38%

30.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,304

$109/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,304

Monthly

$109

Eff. Rate

0.38%

vs. Colorado Avg30.7% below
vs. National Avg51.5% below

How ZIP 81401 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 81401$1,304
Colorado Average$1,882
National Average$2,690

ZIP 81401

0.38%

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 58% of ZIP codes in Colorado(42th percentile, 454 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 81401

Property owners in ZIP code 81401 (Montrose, Colorado) pay a median of $1,304/year in property taxes on homes valued at $343,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.38%, which is 9% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81401 is approximately $109, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montrose County. This is $578 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81401 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 81652 (0.38%) and 80425 (0.38%).

In Montrose, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $63,541, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montrose County properties reassess to market value at sale with no statewide annual increase cap following Colorado's 2020 Gallagher repeal. If you are 65 or older and have lived in your home for 10+ years, apply for the Senior Homestead Exemption with the Montrose County Assessor to reduce your assessed value. File your exemption application with the Montrose County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure first-year activation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 81401?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is 0.38%. 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 Montrose, CO (81401)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 81401 is $1,304. 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 81401 compare to the Colorado average?
ZIP code 81401's effective tax rate of 0.38% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.42%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,304, compared to the state average of $1,882.
What is the median home value in ZIP 81401?
The median home value in ZIP code 81401 (Montrose, CO) is $343,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 81401 in?
ZIP code 81401 is part of Montrose County in Colorado. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Colorado, visit the Montrose County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$65. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 81401 is part of Montrose County, Colorado. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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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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