43138 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43138 (Logan, Ohio) pay a median of $1,817/year in property taxes on homes valued at $169,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.07%, which is 13% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43138 is approximately $151, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hocking County. This is $487 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43138 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45883 (1.07%) and 45808 (1.07%).

In Logan, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $65,028, 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. Hocking County offers a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit for all primary residences (saving approximately $44 annually on the median home), plus the Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners. File your homestead application with the Hocking County Auditor within 30 days of closing to activate both credits.