75601 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75601 (Longview, Texas) pay a median of $2,615/year in property taxes on homes valued at $193,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.35%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75601 is approximately $218, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gregg County. This is $516 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75601 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75645 (1.35%) and 78117 (1.35%).

In Longview, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $63,279, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this cap only applies once you file your Homestead Exemption — submit the application to the Gregg County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving homeowners $800–$1,500 annually. Contact the Gregg County Appraisal District immediately after closing to file and lock in your base year value.