78870 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78870 (Knippa, Texas) pay a median of $2,236/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 7% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78870 is approximately $186, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Uvalde County. This is $895 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78870 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75235 (1.26%) and 76357 (1.26%).

In Knippa, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $73,070, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this protection only applies once you file a Homestead Exemption — submit your application to the Uvalde County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, delivering meaningful savings in a county with a 1.69% effective rate. File your Homestead Exemption claim with the Uvalde County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing to lock in your exemption eligibility for the next assessment cycle.