46978 Property Tax Rate

Royal Center, Indiana · Part of Cass County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.71%

31.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$853

$71/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$853

Monthly

$71

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. Indiana Avg31.8% below
vs. National Avg68.3% below

How ZIP 46978 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 46978$853
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 46978

0.71%

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 55% of ZIP codes in Indiana(55th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 46978

Property owners in ZIP code 46978 (Royal Center, Indiana) pay a median of $853/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is near the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46978 is approximately $71, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $398 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46978 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 47648 (0.71%) and 46960 (0.71%).

In Royal Center, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $66,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses all real property on a triennial cycle; your home value may increase substantially when the county assessor updates records, and this revaluation is not capped by state law. Cass County provides a Homestead Property Tax Deduction and offers additional relief for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners through supplemental deductions. File your homestead exemption application with the Cass County Assessor within 30 days of taking ownership to lock in your deduction eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 46978?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 46978 (Royal Center, IN) is 0.71%. 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 Royal Center, IN (46978)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 46978 is $853. 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 46978 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 46978's effective tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $853, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 46978?
The median home value in ZIP code 46978 (Royal Center, IN) is $120,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 46978 in?
ZIP code 46978 is part of Cass County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Cass County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$117. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 46978 is part of Cass County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Cass County on TaxByCounty →
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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