83278 Property Tax Rate
Stanley, Idaho · Part of Custer County
Effective Tax Rate
0.20%
23.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,236
$103/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,236
Monthly
$103
Eff. Rate
0.20%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 83278 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
$103/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.30 percentage points below the Idaho average
Idaho average: 0.50%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $144, about 12% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Custer 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.
Lower-rate similar ZIPs
Similar in-state ZIPs in this comparison set do not show a lower effective rate. Use the state table to widen the search.
This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 83278 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$144 tax MOE, 12% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Custer County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 83278
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $618,100, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.20%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Idaho and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $103 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Custer County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 83278 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 83278
0.20%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Idaho
Lower than 99% of ZIP codes in Idaho(1th percentile, 240 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 83278
Property owners in ZIP code 83278 (Stanley, Idaho) pay a median of $1,236/year in property taxes on homes valued at $618,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.20%, which is 60% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83278 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Custer County. This is $372 less than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83278 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83466 (0.20%) and 83615 (0.21%).
In Stanley, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $79,288, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Idaho assesses property at market value at purchase with no statewide cap, and Custer County's 0.23% rate is the lowest in the state. Custer County does not offer a homestead property tax exemption, but primary residents should contact the Custer County Assessor to confirm owner-occupied status and investigate any local exemption programs for seniors or disabled persons. File your homeowner claim with the Custer County Assessor's office shortly after purchase to ensure proper assessment classification.
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 ±$144. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 83278 is part of Custer County, Idaho. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Custer County on TaxByCounty →Why compare these ZIPs?
Better comparison set for ZIP 83278
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
83340
Ketchum, ID
$242,300 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.47%
Tax
$4,085
Quality
75
83353
Sun Valley, ID
$210,900 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.63%
Tax
$5,239
Quality
67
83848
Nordman, ID
$193,400 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.52%
Tax
$4,246
Quality
69
83712
Boise, ID
$139,600 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.75%
Tax
$5,669
Quality
94
83616
Eagle, ID
$102,200 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.50%
Tax
$3,580
Quality
82
83455
Victor, ID
$90,800 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.36%
Tax
$2,549
Quality
84
83702
Boise, ID
$89,900 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.80%
Tax
$5,682
Quality
94
83615
Donnelly, ID
$70,700 higher median home value than ZIP 83278.
Rate
0.21%
Tax
$1,414
Quality
77
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.