78541 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78541 (Edinburg, Texas) pay a median of $2,415/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.69%, which is 25% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78541 is approximately $201, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hidalgo County. This is $716 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78541 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78576 (1.69%) and 79345 (1.69%).

In Edinburg, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $50,567, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection requires filing your Homestead Exemption with the Hidalgo County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after closing. The exemption removes a percentage of assessed value from school district taxes, typically saving Hidalgo County homeowners $500–$900/year. Review your Notice of Appraised Value upon receipt and file a formal protest with the Hidalgo CAD by May 15 if the appraised amount significantly exceeds recent comparable home sales.