74401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 74401 (Muskogee, Oklahoma) pay a median of $753/year in property taxes on homes valued at $122,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 7% below the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 74401 is approximately $63, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Muskogee County. This is $239 less than the Oklahoma average of $992/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 74401 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 73754 (0.62%) and 74038 (0.61%).

In Muskogee, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $39,767, 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 fair market value at purchase or during Muskogee County's reappraisal cycle. Muskogee County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences that reduces assessed value; submit your application to the Muskogee County Assessor. Contact the Muskogee County Assessor's office within the first 30 days of ownership to file your homestead exemption and request written confirmation of the exemption amount.