37891 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37891 (Whitesburg, Tennessee) pay a median of $700/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.44%, which is 19% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37891 is approximately $58, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hamblen County. This is $506 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37891 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37308 (0.44%) and 37861 (0.44%).

In Whitesburg, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $46,704, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee assesses property at 25% of market value with no state-mandated cap on annual increases, so Hamblen County will fully reassess your home at the purchase price and your tax bill may rise annually. Hamblen County offers a Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners that reduces the taxable assessed value — submit your application to the Hamblen County Assessor with age or disability documentation. Contact the Hamblen County Assessor within 30 days of closing to request an assessment review and file your Homestead Exemption claim if you qualify to reduce your annual property tax burden.