ZIP Code 28697

In ZIP code 28697, which covers Hays, homes carry a median value of $218,500 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.59%. That combination yields an annual tax bill of roughly $1,289, a figure that lands against a median household income of $52,988 and per-capita income of $29,097. Housing costs here stay within reach for many working households, though the gap between home prices and earnings means buyers should weigh taxes alongside their mortgage. A 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases in the area.