26690 Property Tax Rate
Swiss, West Virginia · Part of Fayette County
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
58.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$275
$23/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$275
Monthly
$23
Eff. Rate
0.53%
How ZIP 26690 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 26690
0.53%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.54%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in West Virginia
Higher than 53% of ZIP codes in West Virginia(53th percentile, 512 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 26690
Property owners in ZIP code 26690 (Swiss, West Virginia) pay a median of $275/year in property taxes on homes valued at $51,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is near the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26690 is approximately $23, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fayette County. This is $386 less than the West Virginia average of $661/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26690 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24868 (0.53%) and 26444 (0.53%).
If you're considering purchasing a home in 26690, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Fayette County's tax assessor directly.
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$45. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 26690 is part of Fayette County, West Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Fayette County on TaxByCounty →Similar ZIP Codes in West Virginia
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26444
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0.53%
$589/yr
26764
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26141
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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.