75662 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75662 (Kilgore, Texas) pay a median of $2,106/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.27%, which is 6% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75662 is approximately $176, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gregg County. This is $1,025 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75662 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78409 (1.27%) and 75570 (1.27%).

In Kilgore, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $65,926, 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.