37179 Property Tax Rate

Thompsons Station, Tennessee · Part of Williamson County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.45%

88.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,269

$189/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,269

Monthly

$189

Eff. Rate

0.45%

vs. Tennessee Avg88.1% above
vs. National Avg15.7% below

How ZIP 37179 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 37179$2,269
Tennessee Average$1,206
National Average$2,690

ZIP 37179

0.45%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.55%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Tennessee

0.19%state avg 0.55%1.40%

Lower than 65% of ZIP codes in Tennessee(35th percentile, 580 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 37179

Property owners in ZIP code 37179 (Thompsons Station, Tennessee) pay a median of $2,269/year in property taxes on homes valued at $501,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 17% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37179 is approximately $189, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Williamson County. This is $1,063 more than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37179 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37187 (0.45%) and 37353 (0.45%).

In Thompsons Station, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $124,844, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide property tax reassessment cap; properties are revalued every four years by the Williamson County Assessor, and your assessed value resets to fair market value at sale. Williamson County offers a homestead exemption of $25,000 off assessed value for primary residences — apply with the Williamson County Assessor's office after closing. Contact the Williamson County Assessor immediately after purchase to file for homestead exemption and confirm your base year value to avoid overpayment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 37179?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 37179 (Thompsons Station, TN) is 0.45%. 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 Thompsons Station, TN (37179)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 37179 is $2,269. 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 37179 compare to the Tennessee average?
ZIP code 37179's effective tax rate of 0.45% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,269, compared to the state average of $1,206.
What is the median home value in ZIP 37179?
The median home value in ZIP code 37179 (Thompsons Station, TN) is $501,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 37179 in?
ZIP code 37179 is part of Williamson County in Tennessee. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Tennessee, visit the Williamson County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$184. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 37179 is part of Williamson County, Tennessee. 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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