22960 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22960 (Orange, Virginia) pay a median of $1,720/year in property taxes on homes valued at $274,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 7% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22960 is approximately $143, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Orange County. This is $523 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22960 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24563 (0.63%) and 24244 (0.63%).

In Orange, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $79,081, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Orange County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Orange County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents, as well as Land Use Taxation for agricultural property — contact the Orange County Assessor to confirm eligibility based on income and age. File your exemption request with the Orange County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to ensure proper tax classification.