How does New Castle County compare to Delaware?

New Castle County has a rate of 0.31%, vs. 0.47% state average.

New Castle County, Delaware

Q: What is the property tax rate in New Castle County?

The effective rate in New Castle County, Delaware is 0.31%.

Population: 187,553

Effective tax rate

0.31%

Effective tax rate

0.31%

Median home value

$275,477

Median annual tax

$854

vs. state average

-34%

ZIP codes in New Castle County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
19724	Dover	0.72%	$229,000	$1,649
19827	New Castle	0.72%	$288,000	$2,074
19706	Middletown	0.71%	$258,000	$1,832
19718	Millsboro	0.71%	$208,000	$1,477
19816	Elsmere	0.70%	$195,000	$1,365
19967	New Castle	0.70%	$276,000	$1,932
19734	Seaford	0.67%	$192,000	$1,286
19702	Clayton	0.66%	$232,000	$1,531
19732	Milford	0.65%	$232,000	$1,508
19731	Harrington	0.64%	$191,000	$1,222
19904	Dover	0.63%	$273,000	$1,720
19735	Newark	0.60%	$292,000	$1,752
19828	Glasgow	0.59%	$243,000	$1,434
19900	Camden	0.59%	$242,000	$1,428
19907	New Castle	0.59%	$239,000	$1,410
19710	Brookside	0.58%	$246,000	$1,427
19906	Middletown	0.58%	$258,000	$1,496
19704	Dover	0.56%	$281,000	$1,574
19708	Glasgow	0.56%	$191,000	$1,070
19819	Hockessin	0.56%	$229,000	$1,282

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$854

Monthly escrow

$71

Daily cost

$2.34

Property tax in New Castle County

New Castle County in Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.31%. The median home value is $275,477, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $854.

This rate is below the Delaware state average of 0.47%. It is also below the national median of 1.02%.

New Castle County contains 56 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.

Nearby counties in Delaware

Sussex County

0.00%

0.31%

Kent County

-0.01%

0.30%

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in New Castle County?

The effective property tax rate in New Castle County, Delaware is 0.31%. On a home valued at $275,477, you would pay approximately $854 per year.

How much is property tax on a $275,477 home in New Castle County?

Based on the 0.31% rate in New Castle County, a home valued at $275,477 would pay approximately $854 per year, or $71 per month.

What ZIP codes are in New Castle County?

New Castle County contains 56 ZIP codes. View the full list above with rates and median home values for each.

How does New Castle County compare to other counties in Delaware?

New Castle County has an effective rate of 0.31%, compared to the Delaware state average of 0.47%. This makes it below the state average.