75754 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75754 (Ben Wheeler, Texas) pay a median of $2,472/year in property taxes on homes valued at $249,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 27% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75754 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Van Zandt County. This is $659 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75754 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75948 (0.99%) and 78616 (0.99%).

In Ben Wheeler, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $84,014, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this cap only applies once you file your Homestead Exemption application with the Van Zandt County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, saving most homeowners $800–$1,500 annually depending on local tax rates. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value exceeds 10% above the prior year.