37079 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37079 (Indian Mound, Tennessee) pay a median of $952/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 18% above the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37079 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Stewart County. This is $254 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37079 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37377 (0.65%) and 38030 (0.65%).

In Indian Mound, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $83,875, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Stewart County conducts reassessment every four years with no statewide cap; your assessed value resets to market value at sale and may fluctuate during subsequent four-year cycles. Stewart County grants a $25,000 homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences — file your exemption application with the Stewart County Assessor immediately after purchase. Contact the Stewart County Assessor to confirm exemption processing and request a revised assessment reflecting the homestead deduction.