ZIP Code 75149

In ZIP 75149, near Dallas, homes carry a median value of $227,200, and the county's 1.58% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,590 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $70,774, that bill equates to about 5% of annual earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits lower, at $27,873, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living in this ZIP reflects both a steady housing market and a real ongoing tax obligation.