23079 Property Tax Rate

Jamaica, Virginia · Part of Middlesex County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.75%

42.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,286

$107/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,286

Monthly

$107

Eff. Rate

0.75%

vs. Virginia Avg42.7% below
vs. National Avg52.2% below

How ZIP 23079 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 23079$1,286
Virginia Average$2,243
National Average$2,690

ZIP 23079

0.75%

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 70% of ZIP codes in Virginia(70th percentile, 779 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 23079

Property owners in ZIP code 23079 (Jamaica, Virginia) pay a median of $1,286/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 11% above the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 23079 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Middlesex County. This is $957 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 23079 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24090 (0.75%) and 24375 (0.75%).

In Jamaica, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $61,615, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Middlesex County's 0.42% rate is set entirely by local county government. The Circuit Breaker relief program provides tax reduction for homeowners age 65+, those with qualifying disabilities, and surviving military spouses based on household income; contact the Middlesex County Assessor's Office to apply. File your exemption application to the Middlesex County Assessor before the annual deadline to ensure relief applies to your current tax year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 23079?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 23079 (Jamaica, VA) is 0.75%. 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 Jamaica, VA (23079)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 23079 is $1,286. 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 23079 compare to the Virginia average?
ZIP code 23079's effective tax rate of 0.75% is higher than the Virginia state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,286, compared to the state average of $2,243.
What is the median home value in ZIP 23079?
The median home value in ZIP code 23079 (Jamaica, VA) is $172,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 23079 in?
ZIP code 23079 is part of Middlesex County in Virginia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Virginia, visit the Middlesex County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$229. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 23079 is part of Middlesex County, Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Middlesex 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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