39355 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39355 (Quitman, Mississippi) pay a median of $612/year in property taxes on homes valued at $124,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.49%, which is 33% below the Mississippi state average of 0.73%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39355 is approximately $51, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clarke County. This is $298 less than the Mississippi average of $910/year.

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

In Quitman, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $48,591, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Mississippi reassesses property at market value following a sale, with no statewide cap on assessment increases. Clarke County residents may qualify for the Homestead Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value) by filing with the Clarke County Assessor's office within 90 days of occupying the property. Review your assessment notice and submit any appeal to the Clarke County Board of Supervisors by the deadline listed on the notice.