76305 Property Tax Rate

Wichita Falls, Texas · Part of Clay County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.39%

21.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,451

$204/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,451

Monthly

$204

Eff. Rate

1.39%

vs. Texas Avg21.7% below
vs. National Avg8.9% below

How ZIP 76305 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 76305$2,451
Texas Average$3,131
National Average$2,690

ZIP 76305

1.39%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.35%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Texas

0.23%state avg 1.35%3.49%

Higher than 53% of ZIP codes in Texas(53th percentile, 1,654 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 76305

Property owners in ZIP code 76305 (Wichita Falls, Texas) pay a median of $2,451/year in property taxes on homes valued at $176,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.39%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76305 is approximately $204, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clay County. This is $680 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76305 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77962 (1.39%) and 78578 (1.39%).

In Wichita Falls, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $78,973, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 76305, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Clay County's tax assessor directly.

Buyer decision brief

What ZIP 76305 means for your housing budget

Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.

Monthly escrow signal

$204/mo

Based on median annual tax paid

State context

0.03 percentage points above the Texas average

Texas average: 1.35%

Data confidence

High confidence

The Census margin of error is $275, about 11% of the median tax estimate.

Verify before you offer

  • Confirm parcel assessed value with Clay County assessor.
  • Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
  • Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
  • Review school district and special assessment boundaries.

This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 76305?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 76305 (Wichita Falls, TX) is 1.39%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Wichita Falls, TX (76305)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 76305 is $2,451. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 76305 compare to the Texas average?
ZIP code 76305's effective tax rate of 1.39% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.35%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,451, compared to the state average of $3,131.
What is the median home value in ZIP 76305?
The median home value in ZIP code 76305 (Wichita Falls, TX) is $176,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 76305 in?
ZIP code 76305 is part of Clay County in Texas. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Texas, visit the Clay County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$275. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 76305 is part of Clay County, Texas. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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