ZIP Code 77031

ZIP code 77031, in the Houston area, sits in working-class to middle-income territory. A median household income of $47,162 and per-capita income of $26,377 fall below many nearby suburban figures. Homes here carry a median value of $232,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Together these figures describe a community where wages stretch thinner and taxes claim a steady cut of both property and spending.