79601 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79601 (Abilene, Texas) pay a median of $2,245/year in property taxes on homes valued at $182,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 9% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79601 is approximately $187, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jones County. This is $886 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79601 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78654 (1.23%) and 75756 (1.23%).

In Abilene, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $54,515, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies once you file for the exemption with the Jones County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The homestead exemption removes a portion of your home's assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving Jones County homeowners $400–$800 annually depending on local tax rates. File your Homestead Exemption application immediately after closing to lock in the exemption effective January 1 of the following year.