22603 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22603 (Winchester, Virginia) pay a median of $1,671/year in property taxes on homes valued at $332,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 25% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22603 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Frederick County. This is $572 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22603 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23936 (0.50%) and 24095 (0.50%).

In Winchester, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $79,260, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Frederick County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Frederick County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners and a Land Use Taxation option for qualifying agricultural land — contact the Frederick County Assessor to verify your income and age eligibility. Submit exemption applications to the Frederick County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to secure your assessment.