26691 Property Tax Rate
Tioga, West Virginia · Part of Nicholas County
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
30.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$461
$38/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$461
Monthly
$38
Eff. Rate
0.30%
How ZIP 26691 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 26691
0.30%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.54%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in West Virginia
Lower than 93% of ZIP codes in West Virginia(7th percentile, 512 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 26691
Property owners in ZIP code 26691 (Tioga, West Virginia) pay a median of $461/year in property taxes on homes valued at $155,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.30%, which is 45% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26691 is approximately $38, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nicholas County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26691 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 25174 (0.30%) and 26208 (0.30%).
West Virginia reassesses all property at fair market value upon transfer of ownership, with the new owner's tax liability based on the purchase price or appraised value. Nicholas County provides homestead exemptions and senior/disabled relief programs — contact the Nicholas County Assessor to file your claim and determine your annual savings. Request a copy of your assessment after purchase and verify it matches fair market value with the Nicholas County Assessor's office.
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$95. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 26691 is part of Nicholas County, West Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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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.