Marietta, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Marietta? Because it is located in Washington County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.25%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Marietta's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Washington County & transit1.50%
- Total you pay7.25%
Marietta sits in Washington County, so its combined rate is 7.25% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.50% in Washington County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Marietta, 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 $53.63 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Marietta no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Marietta has a population of about 13,900, making it the 59th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Washington County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Marietta is taxed at 7.25%.
Marietta ZIP codes at 7.25%
- 45750
How Marietta compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Marietta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | — | Washington | 7.25% | — |
| Zanesville | 46.9 mi | Muskingum | 7.25% | same |
| Lancaster | 64.4 mi | Fairfield | 6.75% | -0.50% |
| Newark | 67.1 mi | Licking | 7.25% | same |
| Reynoldsburg | 81.2 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +0.75% |
Lancaster, about 64.4 miles away in Fairfield County, charges 6.75% — 0.50% less than Marietta. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $5.00 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Marietta sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.36 | $5.36 |
| $10.00 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.81 | $26.81 |
| $50.00 | $3.63 | $53.63 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Marietta. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.25%.
Marietta sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Marietta is 7.25% in 2026. This is based on its location in Washington County, which adds a 1.50% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.25%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Marietta is $7.25, for a total of $107.25.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Marietta. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.25%.
Marietta covers 1 ZIP code (45750), and all of them fall in Washington County, so every one is taxed at 7.25%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Lancaster is about 64.4 miles away in Fairfield County at 6.75%. 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 Washington County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.