47981 Property Tax Rate

Romney, Indiana · Part of Tippecanoe County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.57%

20.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$993

$83/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$993

Monthly

$83

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Indiana Avg20.6% below
vs. National Avg63.1% below

How ZIP 47981 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 47981$993
Indiana Average$1,251
National Average$2,690

ZIP 47981

0.57%

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 75% of ZIP codes in Indiana(25th percentile, 713 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 47981

Property owners in ZIP code 47981 (Romney, Indiana) pay a median of $993/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 17% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47981 is approximately $83, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tippecanoe County. This is $258 less than the Indiana average of $1,251/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47981 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 47424 (0.57%) and 46714 (0.57%).

In Romney, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $76,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Indiana has no statewide assessment cap, and the Tippecanoe County Assessor may increase assessed values based on market conditions without statutory restriction at any time. Tippecanoe County offers a Homestead Deduction and Senior Citizen Property Tax Deduction — file your application with the Tippecanoe County Assessor within 60 days of purchase to access these exemptions. Request your assessment details and file a Formal Assessment Appeal with the Tippecanoe County Board of Tax Review by the statutory deadline if the assessed value exceeds comparable market sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 47981?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 47981 (Romney, IN) is 0.57%. 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 Romney, IN (47981)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 47981 is $993. 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 47981 compare to the Indiana average?
ZIP code 47981's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.69%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $993, compared to the state average of $1,251.
What is the median home value in ZIP 47981?
The median home value in ZIP code 47981 (Romney, IN) is $173,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 47981 in?
ZIP code 47981 is part of Tippecanoe County in Indiana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Indiana, visit the Tippecanoe County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$443. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 47981 is part of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Tippecanoe 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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