ZIP Code 77033

In Houston's 77033 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $128,900, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% works out to roughly $2,088 a year on such a home. Households here earn a median of $38,071, so that tax bill alone absorbs about 5.5% of annual income before exemptions or other housing costs. Per-capita income sits at $19,452. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the squeeze tightens further. Home prices stay within reach, yet the tax rate and earnings together shape how much owners can truly set aside.