47234 Property Tax Rate

Flat Rock, Indiana · Part of Shelby County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,226

$102/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,226

Monthly

$102

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. Indiana Avg2% below
vs. National Avg54.4% below

How ZIP 47234 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 47234$1,226
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 47234

0.68%

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 51% of ZIP codes in Indiana(51th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 47234

Property owners in ZIP code 47234 (Flat Rock, Indiana) pay a median of $1,226/year in property taxes on homes valued at $179,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is near the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47234 is approximately $102, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Shelby County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47234 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46755 (0.68%) and 46957 (0.68%).

In Flat Rock, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $99,479, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses residential property at market value upon purchase with no state-imposed annual growth cap thereafter. Shelby County homeowners may apply for the Homestead Property Tax Deduction to reduce assessed value — complete Form 136 and file it with the Shelby County Assessor. File your exemption claim with the Shelby County Assessor promptly after closing and verify your initial assessment against the purchase price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 47234?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 47234 (Flat Rock, IN) is 0.68%. 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 Flat Rock, IN (47234)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 47234 is $1,226. 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 47234 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 47234's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,226, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 47234?
The median home value in ZIP code 47234 (Flat Rock, IN) is $179,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 47234 in?
ZIP code 47234 is part of Shelby County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Shelby County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$204. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 47234 is part of Shelby 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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