ZIP Code 77051

ZIP code 77051, on Houston's south side, sits squarely in working-class territory, with a median household income of $37,415 and per-capita income of $19,115. Homes here carry a median value of $185,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% translates into a meaningful annual bill relative to local earnings. Shoppers also pay an 8.25% combined sales tax on purchases. Together, these figures describe a community where incomes trail both state and national averages, home values remain within reach of buyers, and taxes claim a noticeable share of household budgets.