77624 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77624 (Hillister, Texas) pay a median of $1,064/year in property taxes on homes valued at $202,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 61% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77624 is approximately $89, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tyler County. This is $2,067 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77624 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79738 (0.52%) and 77419 (0.53%).

In Hillister, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $42,388, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Tyler County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of value from school and county taxes, saving most Tyler County homeowners $500–$1,000/year depending on local tax rates. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value exceeds fair market value or comparable properties.