66552 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66552 (Whiting, Kansas) pay a median of $1,688/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 20% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66552 is approximately $141, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jackson County. This is $317 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66552 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67743 (1.16%) and 67452 (1.16%).

In Whiting, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $69,792, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; Jackson County Appraiser conducts annual assessments at fair market value. Jackson County provides a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your exemption application to the Jackson County Appraiser to lower your assessed value. File your claim within 30 days of purchase to ensure the exemption applies to your first assessment.