57212 Property Tax Rate

Arlington, South Dakota · Part of Kingsbury County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

11% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,955

$163/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,955

Monthly

$163

Eff. Rate

0.85%

vs. South Dakota Avg11% above
vs. National Avg27.3% below

How ZIP 57212 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 57212$1,955
South Dakota Average$1,761
National Average$2,690

ZIP 57212

0.85%

Effective rate

South Dakota Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in South Dakota

0.28%state avg 1.10%17.12%

Lower than 78% of ZIP codes in South Dakota(22th percentile, 294 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 57212

Property owners in ZIP code 57212 (Arlington, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,955/year in property taxes on homes valued at $229,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.85%, which is 23% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57212 is approximately $163, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kingsbury County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57212 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57623 (0.85%) and 57062 (0.85%).

In Arlington, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $91,029, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota reassesses all property at market value without annual caps, so your assessment will reflect the full purchase price after closing. File for the Homestead Exemption ($30,000 reduction in assessed value) with the Kingsbury County Assessor by March 31 if this is your primary residence. Contact the Kingsbury County Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure your exemption application is processed for the next tax year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 57212?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 57212 (Arlington, SD) is 0.85%. 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 Arlington, SD (57212)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 57212 is $1,955. 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 57212 compare to the South Dakota average?
ZIP code 57212's effective tax rate of 0.85% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,955, compared to the state average of $1,761.
What is the median home value in ZIP 57212?
The median home value in ZIP code 57212 (Arlington, SD) is $229,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 57212 in?
ZIP code 57212 is part of Kingsbury County in South Dakota. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in South Dakota, visit the Kingsbury County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$268. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 57212 is part of Kingsbury County, South Dakota. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Kingsbury County on TaxByCounty →
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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