46393 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 46393 (Wheeler, Indiana) pay a median of $1,113/year in property taxes on homes valued at $135,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 19% above the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46393 is approximately $93, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Porter County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46393 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46514 (0.82%) and 46385 (0.82%).

In Wheeler, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $36,645, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses property at market value at sale with no statewide annual growth cap. Porter County homeowners may claim the Homestead Property Tax Deduction to reduce assessed value on primary residences — file Form 136 with the Porter County Assessor. File your Form 136 application with the Porter County Assessor before the deadline in your first tax year and request a copy of your Notice of Assessment to verify the reassessment and deduction.