25951 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25951 (Hinton, West Virginia) pay a median of $387/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.33%, which is 39% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25951 is approximately $32, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Summers County. This is $274 less than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25951 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26257 (0.33%) and 25506 (0.33%).

In Hinton, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $36,679, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia reassesses property at fair market value when transferred, with no state exemption or cap — Summers County will appraise your home at or near its purchase price. A Senior Homestead Exemption program serves residents 65+ meeting income limits; the Summers County Assessor's office manages applications and sets local thresholds. Contact the Summers County Assessor immediately after closing to request exemption information if you are 65 or older and own your primary residence.