ZIP Code 28649

In ZIP 28649, near Hays, homes carry a median value of $122,100, and the county's 0.59% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $720 a year on such a home. With median household income at $47,016 and per-capita income at $21,735, that tax bill takes a smaller bite than in many places, though buying still requires care. A 7.00% combined sales tax adds to everyday costs. The gap between the area's earnings and its housing prices shapes how far each paycheck stretches for owners and renters alike.