56326 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 56326 (Evansville, Minnesota) pay a median of $1,810/year in property taxes on homes valued at $231,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.78%, which is 18% below the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 56326 is approximately $151, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County. This is $496 less than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 56326 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 56253 (0.78%) and 55959 (0.78%).

In Evansville, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $81,765, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Minnesota's homestead classification system taxes primary residences at a lower assessment rate than rental or commercial property, providing immediate tax savings at purchase. File your homestead application with the Douglas County Assessor's office by December 31 of the year following your purchase to lock in homestead classification. Contact the Douglas County Assessor to confirm your application status and ensure your property receives the homestead tax rate on your assessment.