37078 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37078 (Hurricane Mills, Tennessee) pay a median of $939/year in property taxes on homes valued at $265,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.35%, which is 36% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37078 is approximately $78, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Humphreys County. This is $267 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37078 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 38559 (0.35%) and 38549 (0.35%).

In Hurricane Mills, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $62,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Humphreys County reassesses every four years without a statewide increase limitation; your assessed value will be set at fair market value when you buy and reevaluated at the next four-year cycle. Humphreys County offers a $25,000 homestead exemption for primary residences — file your application with the Humphreys County Assessor within 30 days of closing to lower your taxable base. Contact the Humphreys County Assessor to confirm exemption filing and request a revised assessment reflecting the homestead deduction.