75682 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75682 (New London, Texas) pay a median of $2,106/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is 16% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75682 is approximately $176, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rusk County. This is $1,025 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75682 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77995 (1.13%) and 77027 (1.13%).

In New London, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $50,398, 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.