38957 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 38957 (Sumner, Mississippi) pay a median of $1,125/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 4% below the Mississippi state average of 0.73%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38957 is approximately $94, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tallahatchie County. This is $215 more than the Mississippi average of $910/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Mississippi, 38957 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 38953 (0.70%) and 38965 (0.70%).

In Sumner, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $54,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Mississippi has no statewide property tax cap; the Tallahatchie County Assessor will reassess your property at the purchase price or fair market value following sale. Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled qualify for the Homestead Exemption, which exempts a portion of assessed value from taxation — contact the Tallahatchie County Assessor to verify your eligibility and file your claim. Request your Notice of Assessment from the Tallahatchie County Assessor and appeal to the county board of supervisors within 30 days if you believe the assessed value does not reflect fair market value.