25836 Property Tax Rate

Eccles, West Virginia · Part of Raleigh County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.45%

20.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$794

$66/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$794

Monthly

$66

Eff. Rate

0.45%

vs. West Virginia Avg20.1% above
vs. National Avg70.5% below

How ZIP 25836 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 25836$794
West Virginia Average$661
National Average$2,690

ZIP 25836

0.45%

Effective rate

West Virginia Avg

0.54%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in West Virginia

0.11%state avg 0.54%3.22%

Lower than 65% of ZIP codes in West Virginia(35th percentile, 512 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 25836

Property owners in ZIP code 25836 (Eccles, West Virginia) pay a median of $794/year in property taxes on homes valued at $176,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 16% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25836 is approximately $66, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Raleigh County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25836 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26035 (0.45%) and 24951 (0.45%).

West Virginia reassesses at fair market value upon sale with no state cap or exemption, meaning Raleigh County's reappraisal at your purchase price will be determinative unless an exemption applies. Seniors 65+ may qualify for a Senior Homestead Exemption if income and one-year residency requirements are satisfied; contact the Raleigh County Assessor for local program specifics. File your Senior Homestead Exemption claim with the Raleigh County Assessor within 30 days of reaching one year of ownership to secure the exemption going forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 25836?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 25836 (Eccles, WV) is 0.45%. 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 Eccles, WV (25836)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 25836 is $794. 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 25836 compare to the West Virginia average?
ZIP code 25836's effective tax rate of 0.45% is lower than the West Virginia state average of 0.54%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $794, compared to the state average of $661.
What is the median home value in ZIP 25836?
The median home value in ZIP code 25836 (Eccles, WV) is $176,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 25836 in?
ZIP code 25836 is part of Raleigh County in West Virginia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in West Virginia, visit the Raleigh County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$301. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 25836 is part of Raleigh County, West Virginia. 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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