46017 Property Tax Rate
Anderson, Indiana · Part of Madison County
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
20.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$996
$83/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$996
Monthly
$83
Eff. Rate
0.72%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 46017 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
$83/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.02 percentage points above the Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.69%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $138, about 14% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Madison 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.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 46017 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
$138 tax MOE, 14% 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
Madison County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 46017
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 $138,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.72%, 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 Indiana and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $83 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Madison County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 46017 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 46017
0.72%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.69%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Indiana
Higher than 58% of ZIP codes in Indiana(58th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 46017
Property owners in ZIP code 46017 (Anderson, Indiana) pay a median of $996/year in property taxes on homes valued at $138,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.72%, which is 4% above the Indiana state average of 0.69%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46017 is approximately $83, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madison County. This is $255 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46017 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46710 (0.72%) and 47172 (0.72%).
In Anderson, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $72,468, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Indiana reassesses property at market value at sale, with no state-imposed cap on year-to-year increases once ownership changes. Madison County offers the Homestead Property Tax Deduction on the state level, reducing taxable assessed value for owner-occupied homes — apply through the Madison County Assessor's office by filing a Form 136 application. Request your assessment from the Madison County Assessor and file a Property Tax Appeal Form if the assessed value exceeds recent sale comparables; appeals must be filed by the deadline set in your assessment notice.
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 ±$138. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 46017 is part of Madison County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 46017
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Tax
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Quality
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46070
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0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 46017.
Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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46051
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0.08 percentage points lower than ZIP 46017.
Rate
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Quality
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46056
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0.04 percentage points lower than ZIP 46017.
Rate
0.68%
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Quality
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46064
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0.02 percentage points lower than ZIP 46017.
Rate
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Tax
$1,801
Quality
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46162
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0.04 percentage points lower than ZIP 46017.
Rate
0.68%
Tax
$4,870
Quality
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46301
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$443,400 higher median home value than ZIP 46017.
Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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Rate
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Tax
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Quality
82
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.