78372 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78372 (Orange Grove, Texas) pay a median of $960/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 51% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78372 is approximately $80, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jim Wells County. This is $2,171 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78372 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75476 (0.67%) and 75926 (0.67%).

In Orange Grove, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $56,016, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisals at 10% annual increases, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Jim Wells County Appraisal District by April 30 in the year following your purchase to activate this cap. The exemption reduces the taxable portion of your home's value for school and county taxes, saving most Jim Wells County homeowners $250–$500/year. Contact the Jim Wells County Appraisal District immediately after closing to file your exemption application and meet the April 30 filing deadline.