47550 Property Tax Rate

Lamar, Indiana · Part of Spencer County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.37%

43.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$704

$59/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$704

Monthly

$59

Eff. Rate

0.37%

vs. Indiana Avg43.7% below
vs. National Avg73.8% below

How ZIP 47550 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 47550$704
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 47550

0.37%

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 98% of ZIP codes in Indiana(2th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 47550

Property owners in ZIP code 47550 (Lamar, Indiana) pay a median of $704/year in property taxes on homes valued at $189,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is 47% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47550 is approximately $59, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spencer County. This is $547 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47550 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46798 (0.38%) and 47142 (0.37%).

In Lamar, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $112,396, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Spencer County will reassess your property to market value during the triennial reassessment cycle; your closing price becomes the new tax base. Spencer County provides a Homestead Exemption, Senior Exemption (65+), and Disabled Exemption—apply with the Spencer County Assessor within 60 days of purchase. File all exemption claims together at the Spencer County Assessor's office before the deadline in your assessment notice to maximize tax savings from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 47550?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 47550 (Lamar, IN) is 0.37%. 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 Lamar, IN (47550)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 47550 is $704. 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 47550 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 47550's effective tax rate of 0.37% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $704, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 47550?
The median home value in ZIP code 47550 (Lamar, IN) is $189,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 47550 in?
ZIP code 47550 is part of Spencer County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Spencer County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$344. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 47550 is part of Spencer County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Spencer 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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