69044 Property Tax Rate

Trenton, Nebraska · Part of Hitchcock County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.00%

62% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$868

$72/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$868

Monthly

$72

Eff. Rate

1.00%

vs. Nebraska Avg62% below
vs. National Avg67.7% below

How ZIP 69044 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 69044$868
Nebraska Average$2,283
National Average$2,690

ZIP 69044

1.00%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.32%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Nebraska

0.27%state avg 1.32%2.34%

Lower than 86% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(14th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 69044

Property owners in ZIP code 69044 (Trenton, Nebraska) pay a median of $868/year in property taxes on homes valued at $86,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 24% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 69044 is approximately $72, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hitchcock County. This is $1,415 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 69044 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68062 (1.00%) and 68415 (1.00%).

In Trenton, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $51,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 69044, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Hitchcock County's tax assessor directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 69044?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 69044 (Trenton, NE) is 1.00%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Trenton, NE (69044)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 69044 is $868. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 69044 compare to the Nebraska average?
ZIP code 69044's effective tax rate of 1.00% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.32%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $868, compared to the state average of $2,283.
What is the median home value in ZIP 69044?
The median home value in ZIP code 69044 (Trenton, NE) is $86,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 69044 in?
ZIP code 69044 is part of Hitchcock County in Nebraska. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Nebraska, visit the Hitchcock County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$181. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 69044 is part of Hitchcock County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Hitchcock County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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