Franklin, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Franklin? Because it is located in Warren County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Franklin's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Warren County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Franklin sits in Warren County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Warren County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Franklin, 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 Franklin no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Franklin has a population of about 11,783, making it the 61st largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Warren County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Franklin is taxed at 6.75%.
Franklin ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 45005
How Franklin compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Franklin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | — | Warren | 6.75% | — |
| Middletown | 5.9 mi | Butler | 6.50% | -0.25% |
| Lebanon | 10.1 mi | Warren | 6.75% | same |
| Kettering | 11.5 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.75% |
| Mason | 13.7 mi | Warren | 6.75% | same |
Middletown, about 5.9 miles away in Butler County, charges 6.50% — 0.25% less than Franklin. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $2.50 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Franklin
Franklin 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 Franklin. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Franklin sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Franklin is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Warren 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 Franklin 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 Franklin. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Franklin covers 1 ZIP code (45005), and all of them fall in Warren 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.
Yes — Middletown is about 5.9 miles away in Butler County at 6.50%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator or the car sales tax calculator.
Shipping somewhere specific? Use the Ohio ZIP code sales tax lookup to confirm the rate for any ZIP code in Warren County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.