ZIP Code 76821

In ZIP code 76821, which takes in Ballinger, homes carry a median value of $112,900 while households bring in a median of $63,380 a year. The county's 1.37% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,547 annually on a home at that median value — about 2.4% of household income. With per-capita income at $31,792, the tax still claims a noticeable share of what individuals earn. A combined sales tax of 6.25% adds to the cost of daily purchases, so housing here stays within reach mainly because purchase prices are low, not because taxes are.