79092 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79092 (Vega, Texas) pay a median of $2,167/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.37%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79092 is approximately $181, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Oldham County. This is $964 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79092 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77616 (1.37%) and 78732 (1.37%).

In Vega, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $79,318, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas restricts homestead appraised value growth to a maximum of 10% annually, capping the increase even when property values rise faster. Oldham County homeowners must file a homestead exemption with the Oldham County Appraisal District by April 30 to reduce their assessed value and lower school, county, and city taxes. Submit your exemption application immediately after closing and mark your calendar for April 30 to ensure you don't miss the deadline for the current tax year.