ZIP Code 75246

In ZIP 75246, on the eastern edge of Dallas, households bring in a median of $53,555 a year, while per-capita income reaches $40,953. With the median home valued at $447,800 and the county's effective property tax rate at 1.58%, annual property taxes would run roughly $7,075 — a hefty slice of that household income. Add Dallas's 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the budget tightens further. Homeownership here demands careful planning, since housing costs alone could strain a median earner's paycheck well before other expenses enter the picture.