22842 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22842 (Mount Jackson, Virginia) pay a median of $1,312/year in property taxes on homes valued at $206,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.64%, which is 6% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22842 is approximately $109, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Shenandoah County. This is $931 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22842 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23139 (0.64%) and 24161 (0.64%).

In Mount Jackson, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $56,410, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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