42285 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 42285 (Sweeden, Kentucky) pay a median of $741/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 19% below the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 42285 is approximately $62, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Edmonson County. This is $356 less than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 42285 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 42101 (0.61%) and 42041 (0.61%).

In Sweeden, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $34,232, 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.