76148 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76148 (Fort Worth, Texas) pay a median of $3,787/year in property taxes on homes valued at $227,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.66%, which is 23% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76148 is approximately $316, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tarrant County. This is $656 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76148 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79567 (1.66%) and 76666 (1.66%).

In Fort Worth, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $90,614, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax, and your homestead property's appraised value is capped at a 10% annual increase — this cap applies only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Tarrant Central Appraisal District. The exemption amount varies by taxing entity (school district, county, city), but typically reduces assessed value by $25,000–$40,000, saving most homeowners $400–$800/year. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Tarrant Central Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in the 10% cap for future years.