83638 Property Tax Rate
McCall, Idaho · Part of Valley County
Effective Tax Rate
0.32%
38.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,222
$185/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,222
Monthly
$185
Eff. Rate
0.32%
How ZIP 83638 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 83638
0.32%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Idaho
Lower than 90% of ZIP codes in Idaho(10th percentile, 240 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 83638
Property owners in ZIP code 83638 (McCall, Idaho) pay a median of $2,222/year in property taxes on homes valued at $685,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.32%, which is 35% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83638 is approximately $185, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Valley County. This is $614 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83638 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83251 (0.32%) and 83822 (0.33%).
In McCall, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $89,965, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Idaho reassesses property at market value at sale; there is no state cap limiting assessment increases for new owners. Valley County provides a Homeowner's Exemption of $100,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences — apply with the Valley County Assessor's office by the August tax levy deadline. File your exemption claim immediately after closing with the Valley County Assessor to lock in the exemption on your first tax bill.
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 83638 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
$185/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.18 percentage points below the Idaho average
Idaho average: 0.50%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $320, about 14% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Valley 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 ±$320. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 83638 is part of Valley County, Idaho. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Valley County on TaxByCounty →Similar ZIP Codes in Idaho
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83822
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0.33%
$1,218/yr
83342
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0.32%
$933/yr
83539
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0.34%
$958/yr
83333
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0.34%
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83236
-0.01%Firth
0.31%
$865/yr
83421
+0.01%Chester
0.34%
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83670
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$960/yr
83804
+0.02%Blanchard
0.34%
$957/yr
83631
+0.02%Idaho City
0.34%
$1,270/yr
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.