52593 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 52593 (Udell, Iowa) pay a median of $2,750/year in property taxes on homes valued at $231,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 7% below the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 52593 is approximately $229, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Appanoose County. This is $685 more than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 52593 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 52237 (1.19%) and 52228 (1.19%).

In Udell, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $68,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Iowa does not cap assessed value growth at purchase or annually — expect reassessment to market value after purchase, which will likely increase your property tax burden significantly. Appanoose County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Military Service Tax Exemption for qualifying veterans; contact the assessor's office to apply. Register for homestead exemption with the Appanoose County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase closing date.