75437 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75437 (Dike, Texas) pay a median of $1,819/year in property taxes on homes valued at $222,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 40% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75437 is approximately $152, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hopkins County. This is $1,312 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75437 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78954 (0.82%) and 78609 (0.82%).

In Dike, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $85,347, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas homestead properties receive a 10% annual cap on appraised value increases under state law, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Hopkins County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase to activate this protection. The exemption typically removes $20,000–$25,000 of assessed value from school district taxes, saving most Hopkins County homeowners $600–$1,200 per year. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and submit a formal protest to the Hopkins County Appraisal District by May 15 if the appraised value appears inflated.