42210 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 42210 (Brownsville, Kentucky) pay a median of $807/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 7% below the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 42210 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Edmonson County. This is $290 less than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 42210 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 42518 (0.70%) and 41041 (0.70%).

In Brownsville, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $49,583, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky has no statewide property tax cap — your assessed value may increase annually based on county reappraisal cycles, with no automatic reset at sale unless the property transfers to a new owner class. Edmonson County offers a Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ and disabled persons; contact the Edmonson County Property Valuation Administrator to verify eligibility and file documentation. File your exemption claim immediately upon purchase to ensure it takes effect on your next assessment notice.