99179 Property Tax Rate

Uniontown, Washington · Part of Whitman County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.79%

29% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,549

$212/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,549

Monthly

$212

Eff. Rate

0.79%

vs. Washington Avg29% below
vs. National Avg5.2% below

How ZIP 99179 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 99179$2,549
Washington Average$3,592
National Average$2,690

ZIP 99179

0.79%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Washington

0.12%state avg 0.77%1.59%

Higher than 53% of ZIP codes in Washington(53th percentile, 538 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 99179

Property owners in ZIP code 99179 (Uniontown, Washington) pay a median of $2,549/year in property taxes on homes valued at $323,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is near the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99179 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Whitman County. This is $1,043 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99179 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98199 (0.79%) and 98632 (0.79%).

In Uniontown, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $76,797, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value remains stable until substantial improvements occur or the county initiates a revaluation. Whitman County offers a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified residents — contact the Whitman County Assessor to apply for these programs by the deadline and potentially reduce your tax burden. Request your property's current assessed value from the Whitman County Assessor within 30 days of purchase and confirm all relief program eligibility before deadlines pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 99179?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 99179 (Uniontown, WA) is 0.79%. 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 Uniontown, WA (99179)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 99179 is $2,549. 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 99179 compare to the Washington average?
ZIP code 99179's effective tax rate of 0.79% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,549, compared to the state average of $3,592.
What is the median home value in ZIP 99179?
The median home value in ZIP code 99179 (Uniontown, WA) is $323,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 99179 in?
ZIP code 99179 is part of Whitman County in Washington. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Washington, visit the Whitman County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$386. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 99179 is part of Whitman County, Washington. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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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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