Hamilton, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Hamilton? Because it is located in Butler County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Hamilton's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Butler County & transit0.75%
- Total you pay6.50%
Hamilton sits in Butler County, so its combined rate is 6.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 0.75% in Butler County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Hamilton, 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 $53.25 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Hamilton no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Hamilton has a population of about 62,407, making it the 11th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Butler County, and its 4 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Hamilton is taxed at 6.50%.
Hamilton ZIP codes at 6.50%
- 45011
- 45012
- 45013
- 45015
How Hamilton compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | — | Butler | 6.50% | — |
| Fairfield | 3.7 mi | Butler | 6.50% | same |
| Middletown | 11.8 mi | Butler | 6.50% | same |
| Mason | 13.7 mi | Warren | 7.25% | +0.75% |
| Franklin | 17.6 mi | Warren | 7.25% | +0.75% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Hamilton or more — Mason in Warren County is 0.75% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Hamilton
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.
Hamilton sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.33 | $5.33 |
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $10.65 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $53.25 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Hamilton. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.50%.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton is 6.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Butler County, which adds a 0.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Hamilton is $6.50, for a total of $106.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Hamilton. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.50%.
Hamilton covers 4 ZIP codes (45011, 45012, 45013, 45015), and all of them fall in Butler County, so every one is taxed at 6.50%. 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 Hamilton under our guide to taxable goods in Ohio or learn about the annual Ohio sales tax holiday.