78361 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78361 (Hebbronville, Texas) pay a median of $1,719/year in property taxes on homes valued at $128,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.33%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78361 is approximately $143, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jim Hogg County. This is $1,412 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78361 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76705 (1.33%) and 78957 (1.33%).

In Hebbronville, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $42,050, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisal growth at 10% annually, but you must file your Homestead Exemption with the Jim Hogg County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after closing to receive this benefit. The exemption removes a portion of your assessed value from school district taxes, saving typical Jim Hogg County homeowners $300–$600/year. Submit a formal protest to the Jim Hogg CAD by May 15 if your Notice of Appraised Value appears inflated compared to recent comparable sales.