43720 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43720 (Blue Rock, Ohio) pay a median of $1,307/year in property taxes on homes valued at $164,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is 36% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43720 is approximately $109, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Muskingum County. This is $997 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43720 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43505 (0.79%) and 43903 (0.79%).

In Blue Rock, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $54,141, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Muskingum County reassesses all property values every three years on a schedule set by the county auditor; determine your property's revaluation year at purchase to plan for potential assessed value changes. The 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit applies automatically to all primary residences, and homeowners 65+ or disabled can claim the Homestead Exemption to reduce taxable assessed value — submit the exemption to the Muskingum County Auditor's office right after closing. Contact the Muskingum County Auditor at (740) 452-3637 to identify your revaluation year and obtain the Homestead Exemption application.