22488 Property Tax Rate

Kinsale, Virginia · Part of Westmoreland County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.43%

0.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,225

$185/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,225

Monthly

$185

Eff. Rate

0.43%

vs. Virginia Avg0.8% below
vs. National Avg17.3% below

How ZIP 22488 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 22488$2,225
Virginia Average$2,243
National Average$2,690

ZIP 22488

0.43%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Virginia

0.26%state avg 0.67%2.69%

Lower than 93% of ZIP codes in Virginia(7th percentile, 779 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 22488

Property owners in ZIP code 22488 (Kinsale, Virginia) pay a median of $2,225/year in property taxes on homes valued at $516,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 36% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22488 is approximately $185, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Westmoreland County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22488 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24528 (0.43%) and 24530 (0.43%).

Virginia has no state property tax — Westmoreland County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Westmoreland County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents, as well as Land Use Taxation for qualifying farm and forestal property — apply with the Westmoreland County Assessor if you meet income and age thresholds. File your exemption request with the Westmoreland County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure proper tax classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 22488?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 22488 (Kinsale, VA) is 0.43%. 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 Kinsale, VA (22488)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 22488 is $2,225. 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 22488 compare to the Virginia average?
ZIP code 22488's effective tax rate of 0.43% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,225, compared to the state average of $2,243.
What is the median home value in ZIP 22488?
The median home value in ZIP code 22488 (Kinsale, VA) is $516,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 22488 in?
ZIP code 22488 is part of Westmoreland County in Virginia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Virginia, visit the Westmoreland County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$958. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 22488 is part of Westmoreland County, Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Westmoreland 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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