47274 Property Tax Rate

Seymour, Indiana · Part of Jackson County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.47%

28.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$891

$74/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$891

Monthly

$74

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. Indiana Avg28.8% below
vs. National Avg66.9% below

How ZIP 47274 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 47274$891
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 47274

0.47%

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%

Lower than 90% of ZIP codes in Indiana(10th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 47274

Property owners in ZIP code 47274 (Seymour, Indiana) pay a median of $891/year in property taxes on homes valued at $187,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 32% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47274 is approximately $74, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jackson County. This is $360 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47274 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 47952 (0.48%) and 47247 (0.47%).

In Seymour, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $72,186, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana reassesses properties every three years without a state cap on assessment increases; Jackson County will update your property value when its next triennial revaluation occurs. Jackson County provides a Homestead Property Tax Deduction for owner-occupied primary residences and Supplemental Homestead Deductions for seniors and disabled homeowners. File your homestead exemption with the Jackson County Assessor immediately after closing to secure your tax deduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 47274?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 47274 (Seymour, IN) is 0.47%. 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 Seymour, IN (47274)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 47274 is $891. 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 47274 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 47274's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $891, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 47274?
The median home value in ZIP code 47274 (Seymour, IN) is $187,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 47274 in?
ZIP code 47274 is part of Jackson County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Jackson County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$71. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 47274 is part of Jackson County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Jackson 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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