43101 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43101 (Adelphi, Ohio) pay a median of $1,089/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.88%, which is 29% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43101 is approximately $91, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ross County. This is $1,215 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43101 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45613 (0.88%) and 44615 (0.88%).

In Adelphi, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $36,563, 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. Ross County primary residences qualify for a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit (saving approximately $31 annually on the median home), and homeowners 65+ or disabled qualify for the Homestead Exemption for further relief. Contact the Ross County Auditor within 30 days of closing to register your homestead status and ensure the credit is applied.