How does Jefferson County compare to Alabama?

Jefferson County has a rate of 0.23%, vs. 0.38% state average.

Jefferson County, Alabama

Q: What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County?

The effective rate in Jefferson County, Alabama is 0.23%.

Population: 37,772

Effective tax rate

0.23%

Effective tax rate

0.23%

Median home value

$234,959

Median annual tax

$540

vs. state average

-39%

ZIP codes in Jefferson County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
36162	Athens	0.62%	$181,000	$1,122
36774	Gadsden	0.62%	$184,000	$1,141
36251	Prichard	0.61%	$136,000	$830
36296	Montgomery	0.61%	$126,000	$769
36846	Gadsden	0.61%	$180,000	$1,098
36854	Homewood	0.61%	$152,000	$927
36195	Phenix City	0.60%	$156,000	$936
36282	Athens	0.60%	$182,000	$1,092
36750	Gadsden	0.60%	$141,000	$846
36212	Prattville	0.59%	$176,000	$1,038
36167	Florence	0.58%	$143,000	$829
36190	Mobile	0.58%	$130,000	$754
36199	Opelika	0.58%	$147,000	$853
36238	Mobile	0.56%	$126,000	$706
36320	Montgomery	0.56%	$180,000	$1,008
36158	Homewood	0.55%	$184,000	$1,012
36176	Montgomery	0.55%	$151,000	$831
36295	Opelika	0.55%	$136,000	$748
36314	Decatur	0.55%	$133,000	$732
36330	Athens	0.55%	$166,000	$913

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$540

Monthly escrow

$45

Daily cost

$1.48

Property tax in Jefferson County

Jefferson County in Alabama has an effective property tax rate of 0.23%. The median home value is $234,959, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $540.

This rate is below the Alabama state average of 0.38%. It is also below the national median of 1.02%.

Jefferson County contains 121 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.