76471 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76471 (Rising Star, Texas) pay a median of $1,031/year in property taxes on homes valued at $122,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 38% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76471 is approximately $86, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Eastland County. This is $2,100 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76471 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75554 (0.84%) and 78639 (0.84%).

In Rising Star, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $42,333, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but you must file your Homestead Exemption with the Eastland County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to secure this protection. The exemption reduces your school and county tax liability by removing a portion of assessed value, typically saving Eastland County homeowners $500–$900/year. Monitor your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 with the Eastland County Appraisal District if the assessed value does not reflect market conditions.