43912 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43912 (Bridgeport, Ohio) pay a median of $1,241/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,700. 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 43912 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Belmont County. This is $1,063 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43912 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44851 (1.07%) and 45859 (1.07%).

In Bridgeport, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $51,753, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Belmont County operates under Ohio's triennial reassessment cycle, meaning property values are reevaluated every three years by the county auditor on a rotating schedule. All primary residence owners receive a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit automatically, and seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners can file for the Homestead Exemption to lower assessed value — apply with the Belmont County Auditor's office immediately after purchase. The Belmont County Auditor (740-695-9237) will confirm your property's next reassessment date and help you file the Homestead Exemption, which can reduce your tax bill by several hundred dollars annually.