76642 Property Tax Rate
Groesbeck, Texas · Part of Limestone County
Effective Tax Rate
1.31%
20.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,476
$206/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,476
Monthly
$206
Eff. Rate
1.31%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 76642 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
$206/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.04 percentage points below the Texas average
Texas average: 1.35%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $321, about 13% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Limestone 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.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 76642 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$321 tax MOE, 13% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Limestone County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 76642
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $188,800, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.31%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Texas and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $206 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Limestone County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 76642 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 76642
1.31%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.35%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Texas
Lower than 54% of ZIP codes in Texas(46th percentile, 1,654 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 76642
Property owners in ZIP code 76642 (Groesbeck, Texas) pay a median of $2,476/year in property taxes on homes valued at $188,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.31%, which is 3% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76642 is approximately $206, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Limestone County. This is $655 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76642 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77017 (1.31%) and 79086 (1.31%).
In Groesbeck, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $60,186, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 76642, 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 Limestone County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$321. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 76642 is part of Limestone County, Texas. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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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.