ZIP Code 76009

Homes around Alvarado in ZIP 76009 carry a median value of $245,400, and the county's 1.24% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,040 a year on such a home. With median household income at $79,755, that bill amounts to about 3.8% of annual earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits lower at $31,067, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply than two-income households. Sales tax in the area is 6.25%, which keeps everyday purchases from adding much to the overall cost of living.