83873 Property Tax Rate
Wallace, Idaho · Part of Shoshone County
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
26.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,187
$99/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,187
Monthly
$99
Eff. Rate
0.48%
How ZIP 83873 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 83873
0.48%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Idaho
Lower than 53% of ZIP codes in Idaho(47th percentile, 240 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 83873
Property owners in ZIP code 83873 (Wallace, Idaho) pay a median of $1,187/year in property taxes on homes valued at $249,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 5% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83873 is approximately $99, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Shoshone County. This is $421 less than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83873 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83340 (0.47%) and 83854 (0.47%).
In Wallace, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $41,838, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 83873, 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 Shoshone County's tax assessor directly.
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 83873 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
$99/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.03 percentage points below the Idaho average
Idaho average: 0.50%
Data confidence
Moderate confidenceThe Census margin of error is $253, about 21% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Shoshone 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 ±$253. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 83873 is part of Shoshone County, Idaho. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Shoshone County on TaxByCounty →Similar ZIP Codes in Idaho
83340
-0.00%Ketchum
0.47%
$4,085/yr
83854
-0.00%Post Falls
0.47%
$2,057/yr
83347
+0.00%Paul
0.48%
$1,313/yr
83661
-0.00%Payette
0.47%
$1,290/yr
83872
+0.00%Viola
0.48%
$2,302/yr
83427
+0.00%Iona
0.48%
$1,767/yr
83876
-0.01%Worley
0.47%
$2,005/yr
83341
-0.01%Kimberly
0.47%
$1,927/yr
83228
+0.01%Clifton
0.48%
$1,338/yr
83801
+0.01%Athol
0.48%
$2,399/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.