ZIP Code 75038

In ZIP code 75038, near Dallas, households bring in a median of $68,990 a year, while per-capita income reaches $43,669. A median home value of $408,000 carries a county property tax rate of 1.58%, which works out to several thousand dollars annually before any exemptions. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and a meaningful share of earnings goes toward taxes. Buyers here should weigh how property taxes and sales tax together shape monthly cash flow, since both draw on the same paycheck that covers housing, food, and other essentials.