75904 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75904 (Lufkin, Texas) pay a median of $2,383/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.38%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75904 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Angelina County. This is $748 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75904 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79707 (1.38%) and 75501 (1.38%).

In Lufkin, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $59,325, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Angelina County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of value from school and county taxes, saving most Angelina County homeowners $400–$800/year depending on school district rates. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value exceeds market conditions.