ZIP Code 77029

In ZIP 77029, on Houston's east side, homes carry a median value of $135,100, and the county's 1.62% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $2,190 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $48,279 and per-capita income of $21,903, that levy equals about 4.5% of a typical household's annual earnings. Sales taxes add 8.25% at the register. Ownership here demands less upfront capital than in many parts of Houston, yet the annual tax bite still claims a meaningful share of paychecks.