46985 Property Tax Rate
Star City, Indiana · Part of Pulaski County
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
55.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$554
$46/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$554
Monthly
$46
Eff. Rate
0.50%
How ZIP 46985 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 46985
0.50%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.69%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Indiana
Lower than 88% of ZIP codes in Indiana(12th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 46985
Property owners in ZIP code 46985 (Star City, Indiana) pay a median of $554/year in property taxes on homes valued at $111,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 29% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 46985 is approximately $46, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pulaski County. This is $697 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 46985 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46135 (0.50%) and 46794 (0.50%).
In Star City, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $52,073, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Indiana does not limit annual assessment growth; Pulaski County assessors revalue properties on the standard triennial schedule, and your bill adjusts accordingly when values change. The county provides a Homestead Property Tax Deduction for owner-occupied primary residences and enhanced deductions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners. File your deduction application with the Pulaski County Assessor immediately after closing to ensure you receive the exemption in the next assessment cycle.
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$245. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 46985 is part of Pulaski County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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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.