78373 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78373 (Port Aransas, Texas) pay a median of $4,688/year in property taxes on homes valued at $518,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 33% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78373 is approximately $391, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nueces County. This is $1,557 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78373 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75783 (0.90%) and 75161 (0.90%).

In Port Aransas, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $90,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Nueces County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in this protection. The exemption reduces the assessed value used for school and county taxes, typically saving Nueces County homeowners $300–$600/year given the county's median home values. Submit your exemption application to the Nueces County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing and request written confirmation of your homestead status.