46221 Property Tax Rate

Indianapolis, Indiana · Part of Marion County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.91%

27.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,597

$133/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,597

Monthly

$133

Eff. Rate

0.91%

vs. Indiana Avg27.7% above
vs. National Avg40.6% below

How ZIP 46221 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 46221$1,597
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 46221

0.91%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.69%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Indiana

0.18%state avg 0.69%1.57%

Higher than 90% of ZIP codes in Indiana(90th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 46221

Property owners in ZIP code 46221 (Indianapolis, Indiana) pay a median of $1,597/year in property taxes on homes valued at $174,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.91%, which is 32% above the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46221 is approximately $133, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marion County. This is $346 more than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46221 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46615 (0.91%) and 46219 (0.91%).

In Indianapolis, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $58,316, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses property at market value at the time of purchase with no statewide annual increase cap. Marion County offers the Homestead Property Tax Deduction for owner-occupied homes — file Form 136 with the Marion County Assessor to reduce your taxable assessed value. Submit your Form 136 application to the Marion County Assessor in the first tax year following purchase and review your assessment notice to confirm accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 46221?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 46221 (Indianapolis, IN) is 0.91%. 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 Indianapolis, IN (46221)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 46221 is $1,597. 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 46221 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 46221's effective tax rate of 0.91% is higher than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,597, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 46221?
The median home value in ZIP code 46221 (Indianapolis, IN) is $174,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 46221 in?
ZIP code 46221 is part of Marion County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Marion County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$103. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 46221 is part of Marion County, Indiana. 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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