74047 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 74047 (Mounds, Oklahoma) pay a median of $1,602/year in property taxes on homes valued at $206,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.78%, which is 17% above the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 74047 is approximately $134, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Okmulgee County. This is $610 more than the Oklahoma average of $992/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 74047 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 74467 (0.78%) and 73401 (0.78%).

In Mounds, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $84,792, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oklahoma does not cap assessment increases at sale or for existing owners — your property will be reassessed to current market value at purchase or when Okmulgee County conducts its general reappraisal. Okmulgee County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences that lowers your assessed value; apply through the Okmulgee County Assessor's office. File your homestead exemption claim with the Okmulgee County Assessor before your first tax bill is issued to secure the exemption and avoid potential back charges.