Zapata County Property Taxes
Zapata County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$76/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$88,800
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,886
$157/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$676
$56/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Zapata County, Texas
Zapata ranks among America's lowest tax counties
Zapata County's 1.027% effective rate sits 20% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the bottom quartile for property taxes nationwide. Homeowners here enjoy tax relief relative to most U.S. counties.
Well below Texas average despite low home values
Zapata's 1.027% rate runs 20% lower than Texas's 1.276% average, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly counties. The median tax of $912 reflects both low property values and a favorable tax structure.
Zapata sits between Yoakum and Zavala in tax burden
Zapata's 1.027% rate falls between Yoakum (0.981%) and Zavala (1.423%), offering middle-ground tax relief in the region. However, Zapata's dramatically lower median home values ($88,800) mean actual tax bills are among the region's smallest.
Median home under $89K produces $912 annual tax
Zapata's median home value of $88,800 translates to just $912 in annual property taxes—the lowest of the four counties examined. This affordability makes Zapata one of Texas's most economically accessible counties.
Appeal if assessed above recent comparable sales
In areas with lower property values, assessment errors are common when appraisers reference outdated comps. Request a reassessment if you believe your valuation exceeds recent market sales.
How Zapata County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Zapata County
1.03%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.