87728 Property Tax Rate

Maxwell, New Mexico · Part of Colfax County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

50% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$571

$48/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$571

Monthly

$48

Eff. Rate

0.67%

vs. New Mexico Avg50% below
vs. National Avg78.8% below

How ZIP 87728 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 87728$571
New Mexico Average$1,142
National Average$2,690

ZIP 87728

0.67%

Effective rate

New Mexico Avg

0.59%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in New Mexico

0.09%state avg 0.59%4.75%

Higher than 72% of ZIP codes in New Mexico(72th percentile, 227 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 87728

Property owners in ZIP code 87728 (Maxwell, New Mexico) pay a median of $571/year in property taxes on homes valued at $85,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is 14% above the New Mexico state average of 0.59%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 87728 is approximately $48, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Colfax County. This is $571 less than the New Mexico average of $1,142/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New Mexico, 87728 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 87747 (0.67%) and 87008 (0.67%).

In Maxwell, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $37,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 87728, 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 Colfax County's tax assessor directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 87728?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 87728 (Maxwell, NM) is 0.67%. 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 Maxwell, NM (87728)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 87728 is $571. 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 87728 compare to the New Mexico average?
ZIP code 87728's effective tax rate of 0.67% is higher than the New Mexico state average of 0.59%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $571, compared to the state average of $1,142.
What is the median home value in ZIP 87728?
The median home value in ZIP code 87728 (Maxwell, NM) is $85,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 87728 in?
ZIP code 87728 is part of Colfax County in New Mexico. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in New Mexico, visit the Colfax County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$96. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 87728 is part of Colfax County, New Mexico. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Colfax 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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