23850 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 23850 (Ford, Virginia) pay a median of $1,254/year in property taxes on homes valued at $260,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 28% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 23850 is approximately $105, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dinwiddie County. This is $989 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 23850 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22709 (0.48%) and 24368 (0.48%).

In Ford, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $80,809, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Dinwiddie County assessments are locally determined and do not reset when you buy. Dinwiddie County residents age 65+ or those who are disabled may access the Circuit Breaker program to reduce property tax if income qualifies; contact the Dinwiddie County Assessor for details. Submit an assessment appeal to the Dinwiddie County Assessor within 30 days of receiving your notice if you believe the valuation is excessive.