Fairborn, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Fairborn? Because it is located in Greene County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Fairborn's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Greene County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Fairborn sits in Greene County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Greene County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Fairborn, 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 $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Fairborn no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Fairborn has a population of about 33,452, making it the 38th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Greene County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Fairborn is taxed at 6.75%.
Fairborn ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 45324
How Fairborn compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Fairborn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn | — | Greene | 6.75% | — |
| Huber Heights | 5.8 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.75% |
| Beavercreek | 8.1 mi | Greene | 6.75% | same |
| Dayton | 10.1 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.75% |
| Kettering | 12.1 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.75% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Fairborn or more — Huber Heights in Montgomery County is 0.75% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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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.
Fairborn sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Fairborn. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Fairborn 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 Fairborn is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Greene County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Fairborn is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Fairborn. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Fairborn covers 1 ZIP code (45324), and all of them fall in Greene County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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