77054 Property Tax Rate
Houston, Texas · Part of Harris County
Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
2.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$3,207
$267/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$3,207
Monthly
$267
Eff. Rate
1.85%
How ZIP 77054 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 77054
1.85%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.35%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Texas
Higher than 91% of ZIP codes in Texas(91th percentile, 1,654 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 77054
Property owners in ZIP code 77054 (Houston, Texas) pay a median of $3,207/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.85%, which is 37% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77054 is approximately $267, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harris County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77054 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78754 (1.85%) and 78240 (1.85%).
In Houston, property taxes represent approximately 5.4% of the median household income of $59,087, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 77054, 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 Harris County's tax assessor directly.
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 77054 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
$267/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.50 percentage points above the Texas average
Texas average: 1.35%
Data confidence
Moderate confidenceThe Census margin of error is $529, about 16% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Harris 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.
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$529. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 77054 is part of Harris 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.