Delaware, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Delaware? Because it is located in Delaware County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Delaware's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Delaware County & transit1.25%
- Total you pay7.00%
Delaware sits in Delaware County, so its combined rate is 7.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.25% in Delaware County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Delaware, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.50 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Delaware no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Delaware has a population of about 37,995, making it the 32nd largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Delaware County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Delaware is taxed at 7.00%.
Delaware ZIP codes at 7.00%
- 43015
How Delaware compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | — | Delaware | 7.00% | — |
| Westerville | 14 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.00% |
| Dublin | 14 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.00% |
| Worthington | 14.4 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.00% |
| Hilliard | 18.9 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.00% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Delaware or more — Westerville in Franklin County is 1.00% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Delaware sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.35 | $5.35 |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Delaware. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.00%.
Delaware sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Delaware is 7.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Delaware County, which adds a 1.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Delaware is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Delaware. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.00%.
Delaware covers 1 ZIP code (43015), and all of them fall in Delaware County, so every one is taxed at 7.00%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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Check taxable items in Delaware under our guide to taxable goods in Ohio or learn about the annual Ohio sales tax holiday.