29330 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 29330 (Cowpens, South Carolina) pay a median of $786/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29330 is approximately $66, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cherokee County. This is $249 less than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29330 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29379 (0.54%) and 29472 (0.54%).

In Cowpens, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $47,025, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina reassesses all properties countywide every 5 years without regard to purchase price — your assessment will reset at the next cycle without protections. Cherokee County provides a Homestead Exemption ($50,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences, income-limited) and Senior Citizens Exemption; file with the Cherokee County Assessor to claim the deduction. File your homestead exemption application with the Cherokee County Assessor within 30 days of purchase and confirm the exemption is recorded before the next scheduled revaluation.