22968 Property Tax Rate

Ruckersville, Virginia · Part of Greene County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

5.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,121

$177/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,121

Monthly

$177

Eff. Rate

0.67%

vs. Virginia Avg5.4% below
vs. National Avg21.2% below

How ZIP 22968 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 22968$2,121
Virginia Average$2,243
National Average$2,690

ZIP 22968

0.67%

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%

Higher than 56% of ZIP codes in Virginia(56th percentile, 779 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 22968

Property owners in ZIP code 22968 (Ruckersville, Virginia) pay a median of $2,121/year in property taxes on homes valued at $318,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is near the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22968 is approximately $177, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Greene County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22968 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24085 (0.67%) and 20119 (0.67%).

In Ruckersville, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $83,429, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Greene County's 0.55% effective rate reflects local county-only taxation. The Circuit Breaker relief program is available to homeowners age 65+, persons with disabilities, and surviving military spouses; contact the Greene County Assessor's Office to apply with income documentation. Submit your exemption request to the Greene County Assessor before the annual reassessment deadline to secure tax relief for your current year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 22968?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 22968 (Ruckersville, VA) is 0.67%. 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 Ruckersville, VA (22968)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 22968 is $2,121. 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 22968 compare to the Virginia average?
ZIP code 22968's effective tax rate of 0.67% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,121, compared to the state average of $2,243.
What is the median home value in ZIP 22968?
The median home value in ZIP code 22968 (Ruckersville, VA) is $318,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 22968 in?
ZIP code 22968 is part of Greene County in Virginia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Virginia, visit the Greene County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$171. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 22968 is part of Greene County, Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Greene 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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