26169 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 26169 (Rockport, West Virginia) pay a median of $910/year in property taxes on homes valued at $114,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is 48% above the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26169 is approximately $76, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wood County. This is $249 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26169 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 25651 (0.79%) and 25844 (0.79%).

In Rockport, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $49,193, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts revaluation on a county-by-county cycle (Wood County typically revalues every six years), and your property will be reassessed to fair market value when purchased. Wood County offers a Homestead Exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for primary residences — contact the Wood County Assessor's office to file immediately after closing. Request a Property Tax Exemption Application form and submit proof of occupancy to lock in your exemption for the next assessment cycle.