88038 Property Tax Rate

Gila, New Mexico · Part of Grant County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.17%

66.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$387

$32/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$387

Monthly

$32

Eff. Rate

0.17%

vs. New Mexico Avg66.1% below
vs. National Avg85.6% below

How ZIP 88038 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 88038$387
New Mexico Average$1,142
National Average$2,690

ZIP 88038

0.17%

Effective rate

New Mexico Avg

0.59%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in New Mexico

0.09%state avg 0.59%4.75%

Lower than 97% of ZIP codes in New Mexico(3th percentile, 227 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 88038

Property owners in ZIP code 88038 (Gila, New Mexico) pay a median of $387/year in property taxes on homes valued at $222,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.17%, which is 70% below the New Mexico state average of 0.59%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 88038 is approximately $32, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grant County. This is $755 less than the New Mexico average of $1,142/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New Mexico, 88038 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 87577 (0.18%) and 87832 (0.17%).

New Mexico reassesses property at sale price with no statewide cap; Grant County will establish a new tax basis on your purchase price. Grant County provides Homestead and Senior Exemptions for primary residents — submit applications to the Grant County Assessor's office immediately after purchase with proof of residency, ownership, and age documentation. File your exemption claim before the assessment roll closes and request written confirmation from the Grant County Assessor that the exemption was applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 88038?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 88038 (Gila, NM) is 0.17%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Gila, NM (88038)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 88038 is $387. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 88038 compare to the New Mexico average?
ZIP code 88038's effective tax rate of 0.17% is lower than the New Mexico state average of 0.59%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $387, compared to the state average of $1,142.
What is the median home value in ZIP 88038?
The median home value in ZIP code 88038 (Gila, NM) is $222,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 88038 in?
ZIP code 88038 is part of Grant County in New Mexico. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in New Mexico, visit the Grant County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$107. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 88038 is part of Grant County, New Mexico. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Grant County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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