42259 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 42259 (Mammoth Cave, Kentucky) pay a median of $723/year in property taxes on homes valued at $167,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 43% below the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 42259 is approximately $60, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Edmonson County. This is $374 less than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 42259 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 40322 (0.43%) and 42349 (0.43%).

In Mammoth Cave, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $37,391, 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.