63935 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63935 (Doniphan, Missouri) pay a median of $572/year in property taxes on homes valued at $113,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 35% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63935 is approximately $48, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ripley County. This is $804 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63935 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63967 (0.50%) and 64420 (0.50%).

In Doniphan, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $44,758, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property at market value upon sale, so your assessed value will reset to reflect your purchase price with no statewide cap on the resulting tax increase. Ripley County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences that lowers assessed value — contact the Ripley County Assessor's Office to file your claim and determine your exemption amount. Submit your homestead exemption application to the Ripley County Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure it applies to your first tax bill.