38387 Property Tax Rate

Westport, Tennessee · Part of Carroll County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.51%

31.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$830

$69/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$830

Monthly

$69

Eff. Rate

0.51%

vs. Tennessee Avg31.2% below
vs. National Avg69.1% below

How ZIP 38387 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 38387$830
Tennessee Average$1,206
National Average$2,690

ZIP 38387

0.51%

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%

Higher than 51% of ZIP codes in Tennessee(51th percentile, 580 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 38387

Property owners in ZIP code 38387 (Westport, Tennessee) pay a median of $830/year in property taxes on homes valued at $163,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 7% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38387 is approximately $69, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carroll County. This is $376 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 38387 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37373 (0.51%) and 38242 (0.51%).

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap—the Carroll County Assessor will establish a new assessment at market value when you purchase. File for Carroll County's homestead exemption for primary residences with the Carroll County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Carroll County Assessor to confirm the exemption amount, filing requirements, and any senior or veteran relief options available in your county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 38387?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 38387 (Westport, TN) is 0.51%. 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 Westport, TN (38387)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 38387 is $830. 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 38387 compare to the Tennessee average?
ZIP code 38387's effective tax rate of 0.51% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $830, compared to the state average of $1,206.
What is the median home value in ZIP 38387?
The median home value in ZIP code 38387 (Westport, TN) is $163,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 38387 in?
ZIP code 38387 is part of Carroll County in Tennessee. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Tennessee, visit the Carroll County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$410. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 38387 is part of Carroll County, Tennessee. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Carroll 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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