23181 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 23181 (West Point, Virginia) pay a median of $1,888/year in property taxes on homes valued at $265,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 5% above the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 23181 is approximately $157, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within King William County. This is $355 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 23181 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22469 (0.71%) and 24435 (0.71%).

In West Point, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $94,531, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia imposes no state property tax — King William County's 0.58% rate reflects local county-only assessment. The Circuit Breaker relief program is available to homeowners age 65+, those with disabilities, and surviving military spouses; contact the King William County Assessor's Office to apply with income and eligibility documentation. File your exemption request to the King William County Assessor before the annual deadline to secure tax relief starting this year.