52804 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 52804 (Davenport, Iowa) pay a median of $2,477/year in property taxes on homes valued at $148,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 31% above the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 52804 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $412 more than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 52804 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 52361 (1.67%) and 50144 (1.67%).

In Davenport, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $64,450, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Iowa does not cap assessed value growth at purchase or annually — your property will be reassessed at market value after purchase, resetting your tax base and increasing your annual bill. Scott County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Military Service Tax Exemption for qualifying veterans; contact the assessor to file. Apply for homestead exemption with the Scott County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase closing date to ensure the exemption is recorded.