66801 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66801 (Emporia, Kansas) pay a median of $2,404/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 16% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66801 is approximately $200, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lyon County. This is $399 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66801 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66939 (1.67%) and 67422 (1.67%).

In Emporia, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $57,771, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses property at 12% of fair market value when ownership changes; no state cap limits the increase. Lyon County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Homestead Exemption for those 65+ — file your application with the Lyon County Appraiser before January 1 to claim exemption benefits. Request your exemption packet before closing to understand the exact reduction you'll receive.