77951 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77951 (Bloomington, Texas) pay a median of $1,427/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is 20% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77951 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Victoria County. This is $1,704 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77951 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77442 (1.08%) and 75477 (1.08%).

In Bloomington, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $37,140, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisal growth at 10% annually, but only after you file a Homestead Exemption application—submit it to the Victoria County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to activate this protection. With Victoria County's effective rate of 1.70%, the exemption is critical, typically saving homeowners $500–$1,000 per year by reducing assessed value subject to school and county taxes. File your exemption claim immediately and request a certified Notice of Appraised Value from the Victoria County Appraisal District to establish your base year.