22560 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22560 (Tappahannock, Virginia) pay a median of $1,467/year in property taxes on homes valued at $247,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 12% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22560 is approximately $122, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Essex County. This is $776 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22560 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24439 (0.59%) and 24483 (0.60%).

In Tappahannock, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $65,357, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Essex County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Essex County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents, plus a Land Use Taxation option for qualifying agricultural property — contact the Essex County Assessor to verify your income and age eligibility. File exemption applications with the Essex County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure correct property classification.