ZIP Code 77518

Households in ZIP code 77518, near Galveston, bring in a median income of $51,458, which works out to $27,816 per person. With a median home value of $201,500 and a county property tax rate of 1.41%, owning property here carries a yearly tax bill that eats into take-home pay. Sales taxes add 6.25% to most purchases, trimming spending power further. Together these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches: housing, groceries, and everyday goods all claim a share, so careful planning matters for families getting by on this income level.