79506 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79506 (Blackwell, Texas) pay a median of $1,278/year in property taxes on homes valued at $113,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is 17% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79506 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nolan County. This is $1,853 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79506 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76475 (1.13%) and 77665 (1.13%).

In Blackwell, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $60,268, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Texas law, homestead properties are capped at 10% annual appraisal growth, but the exemption must be filed with the Nolan County Appraisal District by April 30 to take effect. Nolan County's homestead exemption provides significant savings on school and county taxes—file your application within 30 days of closing to avoid delays. Contact the Nolan County Appraisal District immediately after purchase to confirm filing deadlines and verify your exemption is active for the upcoming tax year.