Zavala County Property Taxes

Zavala County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

43.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$105/mo escrow

#173 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Texas Avg43.1% below
vs. National Avg53.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$88,100

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,712

$143/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,082

$90/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#173

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Zavala County, Texas

Zavala taxes above national norm but still modest

At 1.423%, Zavala County's effective rate runs 11% higher than the national median of 1.276%, landing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. Despite this, the county's low home values keep actual tax bills modest.

Highest rate among four counties, still near Texas average

Zavala's 1.423% effective rate exceeds the Texas average of 1.276%, marking it the most heavily taxed of the four counties. Yet the median tax of $1,254 remains $939 below the state median, thanks to low property valuations.

Zavala has steepest tax rate in the region

At 1.423%, Zavala's effective rate tops Yoakum (0.981%), Young (1.214%), and Zapata (1.027%), making it the highest-taxed county examined. The gap reflects different local tax structures rather than higher home values.

Median home at $88,100 pays $1,254 yearly taxes

Zavala's median property value of $88,100 generates approximately $1,254 in annual taxes under the 1.423% rate. Even with the region's highest effective rate, total tax bills remain low due to modest home valuations.

Contest assessments that exceed neighborhood comparables

Higher tax rates increase the importance of accurate assessments in Zavala County. File an appeal if your property is valued significantly above similar homes in your immediate area.

How Zavala County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Zavala County$1,254
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Zavala County

1.42%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Zavala County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Zavala County, Texas is 1.42%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Zavala County?
The median annual property tax payment in Zavala County is $1,254. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,712, while those without a mortgage pay $1,082.
How does Zavala County compare to the Texas average?
Zavala County's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Zavala County is $1,254, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Zavala County, Texas?
The median home value in Zavala County, Texas is $88,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Zavala County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Zavala County's effective property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.14% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Zavala County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Zavala County ranks #173 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.42% and median annual tax of $1,254, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.