75691 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75691 (Tatum, Texas) pay a median of $1,995/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 24% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75691 is approximately $166, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rusk County. This is $1,136 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75691 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77597 (1.02%) and 78945 (1.02%).

In Tatum, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $87,361, 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.