40142 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 40142 (Guston, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,061/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.73%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 40142 is approximately $88, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Meade County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 40142 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 42039 (0.73%) and 40391 (0.73%).

In Guston, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $78,714, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky reassesses property at fair market value upon sale with no statewide cap; most counties use the assessment-to-value ratio set by state law. Meade County homeowners should contact the Meade County Property Valuation Administrator to learn about available senior, disabled, and veteran exemptions. Submit exemption applications to the Meade County Property Valuation Administrator within 30 days of purchase to qualify for the current tax year.