43045 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43045 (Milford Center, Ohio) pay a median of $2,332/year in property taxes on homes valued at $232,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 19% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43045 is approximately $194, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Union County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43045 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45813 (1.01%) and 44654 (1.00%).

In Milford Center, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $102,868, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses property at each sale, with the county auditor conducting triennial revaluations for existing owners; your purchase price becomes the new assessed value. Union County offers the Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled owners, plus a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit available to all primary residences that typically saves $400–$600 annually on median-priced homes. Submit your homestead application to the Union County Auditor's office before your first tax bill arrives to activate the credit.