57401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57401 (Aberdeen, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,721/year in property taxes on homes valued at $216,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 14% above the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57401 is approximately $227, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $960 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57401 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57036 (1.26%) and 57002 (1.26%).

In Aberdeen, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $68,183, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota does not reassess property at sale; your property maintains its prior assessed value unless improvements are made or the county conducts a scheduled reassessment. Brown County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your application with the Brown County Assessor's office to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Brown County Assessor to request your assessment notice and confirm the 30-day appeal period.