49201 Property Tax Rate
Jackson, Michigan · Part of Jackson County
Effective Tax Rate
1.29%
7.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,616
$218/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,616
Monthly
$218
Eff. Rate
1.29%
How ZIP 49201 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 49201
1.29%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.22%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Michigan
Higher than 67% of ZIP codes in Michigan(67th percentile, 957 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 49201
Property owners in ZIP code 49201 (Jackson, Michigan) pay a median of $2,616/year in property taxes on homes valued at $202,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.29%, which is 6% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49201 is approximately $218, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jackson County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49201 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49858 (1.29%) and 48047 (1.29%).
In Jackson, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $71,714, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Proposal A triggers full reassessment to purchase price in Jackson County, removing the prior owner's growth cap and raising your assessed value. File for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Jackson County Assessor within 45 days of closing to reduce school operating millage taxes substantially. Contact the Jackson County Assessor to confirm PRE eligibility and ensure timely filing.
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$125. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 49201 is part of Jackson County, Michigan. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.