38256 Property Tax Rate

Springville, Tennessee · Part of Henry County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.47%

41.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$706

$59/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$706

Monthly

$59

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. Tennessee Avg41.5% below
vs. National Avg73.8% below

How ZIP 38256 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 38256$706
Tennessee Average$1,206
National Average$2,690

ZIP 38256

0.47%

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 61% of ZIP codes in Tennessee(39th percentile, 580 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 38256

Property owners in ZIP code 38256 (Springville, Tennessee) pay a median of $706/year in property taxes on homes valued at $151,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 15% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38256 is approximately $59, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Henry County. This is $500 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 38256 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37327 (0.47%) and 37369 (0.47%).

In Springville, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $50,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap—expect reassessment to market value by the Henry County Assessor when you purchase your property. Apply for Henry County's homestead exemption for primary residences with the Henry County Assessor immediately after closing. Contact the Henry County Assessor to file your exemption and request documentation of your final assessed value after the homestead reduction is applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 38256?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 38256 (Springville, TN) is 0.47%. 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 Springville, TN (38256)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 38256 is $706. 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 38256 compare to the Tennessee average?
ZIP code 38256's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $706, compared to the state average of $1,206.
What is the median home value in ZIP 38256?
The median home value in ZIP code 38256 (Springville, TN) is $151,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 38256 in?
ZIP code 38256 is part of Henry County in Tennessee. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Tennessee, visit the Henry County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$176. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 38256 is part of Henry County, Tennessee. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Henry County on TaxByCounty →
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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