46534 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 46534 (Knox, Indiana) pay a median of $967/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 13% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46534 is approximately $81, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Starke County. This is $284 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46534 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46705 (0.61%) and 47167 (0.61%).

In Knox, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $60,248, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses property at sale to current market value, resetting your tax base to the purchase price. Starke County offers a Homestead Standard Deduction ($45,000 off assessed value for primary residences) — file with the Starke County Assessor within 60 days of purchase to claim the exemption. Request a property record from the Starke County Assessor after filing to verify your homestead deduction was applied.