ZIP Code 77065

In ZIP 77065, on Houston's northwest side, homes carry a median value of $278,700, and the county's 1.62% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $4,515 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $74,605, that bill equals about 6% of annual earnings before any exemptions. Per-capita income sits at $37,532, so single earners feel the pinch more sharply. Sales tax runs 6.25%, which adds to the overall cost of living. Together these figures sketch a market where buying is within reach, but carrying costs deserve careful budgeting.