75654 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75654 (Henderson, Texas) pay a median of $1,830/year in property taxes on homes valued at $176,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.04%, which is 23% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75654 is approximately $153, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rusk County. This is $1,301 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75654 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76073 (1.04%) and 78733 (1.04%).

In Henderson, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $69,986, 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 Rusk 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–$1,600 annually. Contact the Rusk County Appraisal District immediately after closing to file and lock in your base year value.