78121 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78121 (La Vernia, Texas) pay a median of $4,880/year in property taxes on homes valued at $359,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.36%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78121 is approximately $407, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wilson County. This is $1,749 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78121 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79001 (1.36%) and 78632 (1.36%).

In La Vernia, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $126,726, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas applies a 10% annual cap on homestead appraisal increases, but this protection requires filing a Homestead Exemption with the Wilson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption reduces the taxable portion of your home's value for both school and county taxes, often saving Wilson County homeowners $400–$800/year. File your application before the deadline with the Wilson County Appraisal District and retain your exemption certificate for your records.