ZIP Code 77013

In ZIP code 77013, on Houston's east side, homes carry a median value of $174,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% works out to roughly $2,825 a year. With median household income at $47,060, that tax bill equals about 6% of annual earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits lower, at $20,527, so the squeeze is tighter for individual earners. Add a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%, and everyday purchases also chip away at what's left after housing costs.