29621 Property Tax Rate

Anderson, South Carolina · Part of Anderson County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.51%

24.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,289

$107/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,289

Monthly

$107

Eff. Rate

0.51%

vs. South Carolina Avg24.5% above
vs. National Avg52.1% below

How ZIP 29621 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 29621$1,289
South Carolina Average$1,035
National Average$2,690

ZIP 29621

0.51%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.54%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in South Carolina

0.09%state avg 0.54%1.85%

Lower than 51% of ZIP codes in South Carolina(49th percentile, 374 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 29621

Property owners in ZIP code 29621 (Anderson, South Carolina) pay a median of $1,289/year in property taxes on homes valued at $252,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 6% below the South Carolina state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 29621 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Anderson County. This is $254 more than the South Carolina average of $1,035/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Carolina, 29621 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 29607 (0.51%) and 29456 (0.51%).

In Anderson, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $71,446, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Carolina imposes no statewide reassessment limit; Anderson County will assess your property at current market value when you buy. Anderson County provides a $50,000 Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences — apply to the Anderson County Assessor immediately following closing to shield a portion of your home's value from taxation. Request a tax estimate reflecting the exemption before your first bill arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 29621?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 29621 (Anderson, SC) is 0.51%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Anderson, SC (29621)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 29621 is $1,289. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 29621 compare to the South Carolina average?
ZIP code 29621's effective tax rate of 0.51% is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.54%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,289, compared to the state average of $1,035.
What is the median home value in ZIP 29621?
The median home value in ZIP code 29621 (Anderson, SC) is $252,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 29621 in?
ZIP code 29621 is part of Anderson County in South Carolina. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in South Carolina, visit the Anderson County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$55. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 29621 is part of Anderson County, South Carolina. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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