Wilmington, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Wilmington? Because it is located in Clinton County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.25%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Wilmington's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Clinton County & transit1.50%
- Total you pay7.25%
Wilmington sits in Clinton County, so its combined rate is 7.25% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.50% in Clinton County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Wilmington has a population of about 12,449, making it the 60th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Clinton County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Wilmington is taxed at 7.25%.
Wilmington ZIP codes at 7.25%
- 45177
How Wilmington compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | — | Clinton | 7.25% | — |
| Lebanon | 20 mi | Warren | 6.75% | -0.50% |
| Beavercreek | 22.1 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.50% |
| Kettering | 24.8 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.25% |
| Mason | 26.4 mi | Warren | 6.75% | -0.50% |
Lebanon, about 20 miles away in Warren County, charges 6.75% — 0.50% less than Wilmington. 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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Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.25%.
Wilmington sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Wilmington is 7.25% in 2026. This is based on its location in Clinton 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.25%.
Wilmington covers 1 ZIP code (45177), and all of them fall in Clinton 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 — Lebanon is about 20 miles away in Warren County at 6.75%, and Beavercreek is about 22.1 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%, and Mason is about 26.4 miles away in Warren 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 Clinton County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.