How does Sussex County compare to Delaware?

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

Sussex County, Delaware

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

The effective rate in Sussex County, Delaware is 0.31%.

Population: 135,319

Effective tax rate

0.31%

Effective tax rate

0.31%

Median home value

$383,335

Median annual tax

$1,188

vs. state average

-34%

ZIP codes in Sussex County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
19887	New Castle	0.71%	$249,000	$1,768
19975	Newark	0.70%	$273,000	$1,911
19874	Seaford	0.69%	$229,000	$1,580
19954	Seaford	0.69%	$242,000	$1,670
19890	Brookside	0.68%	$277,000	$1,884
19806	Middletown	0.67%	$270,000	$1,809
19966	Middletown	0.67%	$218,000	$1,461
19978	Millsboro	0.67%	$275,000	$1,843
19879	Hockessin	0.66%	$245,000	$1,617
19796	Elsmere	0.65%	$209,000	$1,359
19960	Camden	0.65%	$236,000	$1,534
19963	Smyrna	0.64%	$287,000	$1,837
19786	Middletown	0.57%	$243,000	$1,385
19807	New Castle	0.57%	$290,000	$1,653
19891	Harrington	0.57%	$187,000	$1,066
19894	Seaford	0.57%	$287,000	$1,636
19800	Camden	0.56%	$281,000	$1,574
19875	Newark	0.50%	$196,000	$980
19804	Dover	0.49%	$248,000	$1,215
19870	Brookside	0.48%	$263,000	$1,262

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$1,188

Monthly escrow

$99

Daily cost

$3.25

Property tax in Sussex County

Sussex County in Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.31%. The median home value is $383,335, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $1,188.

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

Sussex County contains 40 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

New Castle County

0.00%

0.31%

Kent County

-0.01%

0.30%

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Sussex County?

The effective property tax rate in Sussex County, Delaware is 0.31%. On a home valued at $383,335, you would pay approximately $1,188 per year.

How much is property tax on a $383,335 home in Sussex County?

Based on the 0.31% rate in Sussex County, a home valued at $383,335 would pay approximately $1,188 per year, or $99 per month.

What ZIP codes are in Sussex County?

Sussex County contains 40 ZIP codes. View the full list above with rates and median home values for each.

How does Sussex County compare to other counties in Delaware?

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