38661 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 38661 (Red Banks, Mississippi) pay a median of $1,025/year in property taxes on homes valued at $210,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.49%, which is 34% below the Mississippi state average of 0.73%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38661 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marshall County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Mississippi, 38661 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 38633 (0.49%) and 39355 (0.49%).

In Red Banks, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $62,143, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Mississippi reassesses property at market value upon sale; the Marshall County assessor will set a new appraised value based on your purchase price effective the following tax year. The Homestead Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value) applies automatically to owner-occupied primary residences — verify with the Marshall County Assessor that your homestead exemption is correctly classified before receiving your first bill. Contact the assessor's office to confirm the exemption is reflected in your assessment.