78959 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78959 (Waelder, Texas) pay a median of $2,220/year in property taxes on homes valued at $214,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.03%, which is 24% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78959 is approximately $185, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gonzales County. This is $911 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78959 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77023 (1.03%) and 77422 (1.03%).

In Waelder, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $51,029, 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 Gonzales County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to activate this cap. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county tax assessments, saving most Gonzales County homeowners $150–$350/year. File your exemption application with the Gonzales County Appraisal District before the deadline to ensure your homestead protection begins in your first tax year.