52535 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 52535 (Birmingham, Iowa) pay a median of $1,568/year in property taxes on homes valued at $155,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 21% below the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 52535 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Van Buren County. This is $497 less than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 52535 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 50166 (1.01%) and 52552 (1.01%).

In Birmingham, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $68,611, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Iowa does not cap assessed value growth at purchase or annually — full market-value reassessment occurs after your purchase, resetting your tax base regardless of prior owner's tax history. Van Buren County offers a Homestead Exemption (owner-occupied) and Disabled Persons Exemption; file within the assessor's office timeframe. Submit your homestead exemption application to the Van Buren County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure the exemption applies to your first tax year.