Niles, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Niles? Because it is located in Trumbull County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Niles's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Trumbull County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Niles sits in Trumbull County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Trumbull County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Niles, 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 Niles no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Niles has a population of about 18,651, making it the 56th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Trumbull County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Niles is taxed at 6.75%.
Niles ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44446
How Niles compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Niles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | — | Trumbull | 6.75% | — |
| Warren | 4.7 mi | Trumbull | 6.75% | same |
| Youngstown | 8.3 mi | Mahoning | 7.50% | +0.75% |
| Alliance | 25.6 mi | Stark | 6.50% | -0.25% |
| Kent | 30.9 mi | Portage | 7.00% | +0.25% |
Alliance, about 25.6 miles away in Stark County, charges 6.50% — 0.25% less than Niles. 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.
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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.
Niles 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 Niles. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Niles 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 Niles is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Trumbull 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 Niles 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 Niles. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Niles covers 1 ZIP code (44446), and all of them fall in Trumbull 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 — Alliance is about 25.6 miles away in Stark 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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