Hilliard, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Hilliard? Because it is located in Franklin County, the combined sales tax rate is 8.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Hilliard's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Franklin County & transit2.25%
- Total you pay8.00%
Hilliard sits in Franklin County, so its combined rate is 8.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 2.25% in Franklin County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Hilliard, 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 $54.00 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Hilliard no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Hilliard has a population of about 33,649, making it the 37th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Franklin County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Hilliard is taxed at 8.00%.
Hilliard ZIP codes at 8.00%
- 43026
How Hilliard compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Hilliard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | — | Franklin | 8.00% | — |
| Dublin | 5.1 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | same |
| Worthington | 8.5 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | same |
| Columbus | 9.8 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | same |
| Grove City | 11.1 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | same |
Every city within a short drive of Hilliard sits at the same 8.00% rate, so there is no local rate arbitrage to be had.
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Hilliard sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (8.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.40 | $5.40 |
| $10.00 | $0.80 | $10.80 |
| $25.00 | $2.00 | $27.00 |
| $50.00 | $4.00 | $54.00 |
| $100.00 | $8.00 | $108.00 |
| $500.00 | $40.00 | $540.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $80.00 | $1,080.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Hilliard. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 8.00%.
Hilliard sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Hilliard is 8.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Franklin County, which adds a 2.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 8.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Hilliard is $8.00, for a total of $108.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Hilliard. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 8.00%.
Hilliard covers 1 ZIP code (43026), and all of them fall in Franklin County, so every one is taxed at 8.00%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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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 Franklin County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.