97471 Property Tax Rate
Roseburg, Oregon · Part of Douglas County
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
20.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,389
$199/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,389
Monthly
$199
Eff. Rate
0.73%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 97471 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$199/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.01 percentage points below the Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.74%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $134, about 6% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Douglas County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 97471 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$134 tax MOE, 6% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Douglas County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 97471
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $326,400, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.73%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Oregon and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $199 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Douglas County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 97471 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 97471
0.73%
Effective rate
Oregon Avg
0.74%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Oregon
Higher than 51% of ZIP codes in Oregon(51th percentile, 373 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 97471
Property owners in ZIP code 97471 (Roseburg, Oregon) pay a median of $2,389/year in property taxes on homes valued at $326,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.73%, which is near the Oregon state average of 0.74%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97471 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County. This is $606 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97471 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97875 (0.73%) and 97378 (0.73%).
In Roseburg, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $70,765, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Under Oregon's Measure 50, your assessed value is capped at 3% annual increase, but resets to market value at purchase—your first-year tax bill will reflect your buying price. Douglas County does not offer a statewide homestead exemption; seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners should contact the Douglas County Assessor within 30 days of closing to inquire about county relief programs and submit required applications. Review your assessed value notice and file a formal appeal with the Douglas County Assessor if the assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$134. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 97471 is part of Douglas County, Oregon. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.