43046 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43046 (Millersport, Ohio) pay a median of $3,247/year in property taxes on homes valued at $282,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.15%, which is 7% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43046 is approximately $271, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fairfield County. This is $943 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43046 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44811 (1.15%) and 43518 (1.15%).

In Millersport, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $86,295, 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. Fairfield County offers a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit for all primary residences (saving roughly $93 annually on the median home), plus the Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled owners. Register with the Fairfield County Auditor within 30 days of closing to activate both credits and confirm your assessed value.